Many people are afraid of the bankruptcy process for lots of unjustified reasons. While much of what people assume about bankruptcy is false, the truth is that the small price of filing for bankruptcy is worth more in the freedom from debt you will receive. You Get What You Pay For You may be wondering  … Read more

If you have recently completed your bankruptcy case, congratulations. You have taken an important step to resolving your financial troubles. While not everyone will need bankruptcy to get back on track, it certainly can be a valuable tool. However, your work is not finished yet. Starting Fresh The first thing you should do is look  … Read more

It might seem odd that someone would file for bankruptcy and then request to have their case dismissed before receiving help with their debts, but it does happen. In fact, a voluntary dismissal can be a good thing for those who may find themselves able to pay their debts on their own or no longer  … Read more

The bankruptcy process can be intimidating to anyone dealing with overwhelming debts. Most people fear the process under the assumption it will lead to worse consequences. The truth is, not paying your debts will always lead to worse outcomes than filing for bankruptcy. In fact, most of the fears associated with bankruptcy are based on  … Read more

While most of us are aware that credit card companies are persistent with their debt collections, not everyone is aware that they can even sue. Yes, a credit card company can sue you over the collection of your unpaid credit card bill. However, this is usually not their first line of collection and you do  … Read more

Filing for bankruptcy can cost you some money.  Between filing fees, court fees, and legal fees, the process isn’t exactly cheap.  However, the freedom found in solvency is always worth the cost.  In fact, those costs start to look like a mere pittance once you find the freedom of living a life without debt!  But,  … Read more

These days, with more and more customers reading online reviews before making a purchase, every business has to be aware of its online presence.  The same is true for law firms.  While every business and law firm can be the victim of some unfair criticism on the web, for the most part, people are fair  … Read more

While the bankruptcy process is immensely rewarding and offers an incredible sense of debt relief, it does cost some money.  Nothing in life is ever free – not even bankruptcy.  However, the legal and court fees associated with the process will be some of the best money you ever spend.  After all, by the time  … Read more

In the United States, we are fortunate to all have the option of representing ourselves in court.  For those who can’t afford a lawyer, self-representation may be the only way to go.  However, when it comes to the complexities of the bankruptcy process, it is highly advised that you hire a bankruptcy lawyer to walk  … Read more

In today’s tough economic times, many businesses that began five or six years ago before the financial downturn are now struggling to keep afloat.  Business bankruptcy provides sole proprietors, partnerships, and even corporations the opportunity to get the debt relief they need.  While no business owner ever dreams of filing for bankruptcy, sometimes bankruptcy is  … Read more