Filing Bankruptcy requires you to file a Petition with the US Bankruptcy Court in your city/county. This can be done electronically. The moment the petition is filed, you will receive a bankruptcy case number and will be afforded the protections of bankruptcy. However, BEFORE YOU CAN FILE YOU MUST COMPLETE A CREDIT COUNSELING COURSE. There are hundreds of providers but you must make sure you are using a provider approved by the Bankruptcy Courts. The strongest...
Bankruptcy allows a person or business to deal with their debt. There are two main types of bankruptcies for consumers: Chapter 7 (known as a liquidation) and Chapter 13 (known as a reorganization). In addition there are other chapters for corporations, farms, and municipalities but those will not be covered in this blog. Chapter 7 - This is known as a liquidation. It allows you to discharge (wipe out) your debt. Debt is classified in three...
Financial stress is the number one cause of stress in adults. Most people get so used to being stressed that they no longer recognize or know what living a life with minimal stress is like. Being stressed is their new normal. When someone is stressed financially, it impacts them 24/7. I describe it like a background noise that never goes away. Even when they are not consciously thinking about their finances, their subconscious mind is. Financial stress...
You should be talking directly to your attorney about any actions you want to take prior to filing bankruptcy. The court looks closely at any recent transaction and in particular, pays close attention to transactions done within 90 days of filing your bankruptcy. If the Court sees you preferring one creditor over the other prior to your filing, that may create issues in your bankruptcy due to preferential treatment. For instance, if you have credit cards...
If you are going to have to file bankruptcy, then Texas is the state you want to live in. Texas has the best exemptions in the United States. In addition, Texas allows you to choose between state or federal exemptions. Exemptions are the legal mechanism that allow you to protect your assets. The Texas Homestead exemption is the best in the country. It allows you to protect an almost unlimited amount. It does have an acres limitation...