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Making Sense Of Your Financial Mess


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Making Sense Of Your Financial Mess

A few years ago, I realized that I had a real problem. I hadn't been able to pay my bills in awhile, and I was left wondering what to do. Bill collectors called me non-stop, and I wasn't sure how to go about making things right. Fortunately, a friend of mine who understood my mess explained that it might be a good idea to meet with a bankruptcy attorney. After I went, I was blown away with the level of care and understanding I was given. This website is all about helping other people to see the light, even when they are in the midst of battling a hectic financial situation.

Five Reasons Why Filing for Bankruptcy Is Okay

The thought of filing for bankruptcy can be a terrifying decision, especially if you don't have other options left. You may feel like a failure or ashamed to admit that you cannot handle your finances. However, filing for bankruptcy is not always a bad thing. In fact, there are many reasons why it could be the best decision for you. Here are five reasons why filing for bankruptcy is okay. Read More 

Can You Move During Bankruptcy? Should You?

For anyone struggling with debt, bankruptcy is a vital legal tool to get relief and a fresh start. But if your struggles are causing you to move to a new state, your bankruptcy case could become more complicated. Can you move out of state before or during bankruptcy? Should you? And how does the distance affect your decision? Here are some important answers.  What Happens if You Move Before Bankruptcy? Read More 

4 Reasons To Hire A Bankruptcy Lawyer

If you're considering bankruptcy and are looking for a lawyer just because everyone said you needed one, you may have already seen that hiring a bankruptcy lawyer will cost you money. If you're on the verge of bankruptcy, that doesn't sound like pleasant news. In fact, you might wonder if it's better not to hire one so you can save that money. But hiring a bankruptcy lawyer is a crucial part of successfully filing for bankruptcy. Read More 

Resolving Your Debts Legally By Retaining A Local Bankruptcy Attorney

When you are facing mounting debts you cannot pay off, you fear your wages being garnished and your bank accounts being frozen. You want to get out of debt without putting your finances or assets at risk. Instead of leaving the debts to pile up and threaten your income and financial security, you can take legal action to deal with them effectively. Your first move might be to hire an experienced bankruptcy attorney where you live. Read More 

How Long Is the Bankruptcy Process?

It's common for clients to ask a bankruptcy lawyer, "Will the process take long?" No bankruptcy attorney can guarantee whether the process will be long or short. However, there are a few factors that typically determine how long bankruptcy will take. Type For the majority of folks, the type of petition is what most dictates the time of the process. Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the liquidation process, usually moves very quickly. This is especially the case if you don't have a lot of non-exempt assets for the court to place valuations on and sell. Read More