Articles Posted in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Receiving a tax refund can feel like a financial lifeline, especially if you’re considering bankruptcy. However, if you’re planning to file for bankruptcy, you may wonder: What can I safely spend my tax refund on without jeopardizing my case? The answer depends on bankruptcy laws, the type of bankruptcy you’re filing (Chapter 7 or Chapter…

When facing both a divorce and financial hardship, one of the most pressing questions is timing: Should you file bankruptcy before or after your divorce? The answer depends on your unique financial situation, the type of bankruptcy you’re considering, and how your divorce proceedings might impact your debts and assets. In this article, we’ll break…

Bankruptcy is one invaluable tool for the small business owner to help lower high costs by ending contracts without any threat of legal damages, or, at the very least a specific formula to determine with certainty what those costs will be. At the same time the small business owner may also re-negotiate with existing creditors to help lower their overhead costs.

The first thing you must do when a debt collector calls is to inquire if indeed they are the creditor themselves–such as the actual doctor’s office or hospital business office itself.

The Impact of Bankruptcy on Your Credit Score Bankruptcy is a significant financial event that can affect your credit score. It is essential to understand how bankruptcy affects your credit score, as this score plays a crucial role in your ability to secure loans, obtain favorable interest rates, and even rent an apartment or get…

It is not unusual that the spouse of a financially distressed person is unaware of the financial difficulty of the other spouse. Reasons may include one spouse controls the finances, one spouse runs a small business, or the couple keep their financial affairs separate. So, the question often arises how to talk to your spouse…

Can you file a new bankruptcy if you filed a prior bankruptcy? The better question is, if you previously filed bankruptcy, how long do you have to wait to file a new bankruptcy in order to obtain a discharge of new debt? Usually, it is pointless to file bankruptcy if you are not going to…

The ability to keep your car or truck in bankruptcy is often a major consideration when filing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. A dependable vehicle is often essential to keeping a job or getting the kids to school. Fortunately, in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you can almost always keep your car or truck…

The question often arises to what extent are divorce debts discharged in bankruptcy?A divorce often generates several different types of debts to a divorced person considering filing for bankruptcy. Chief among them are: Domestic Support Obligations The Bankruptcy Code exceptions to discharge of divorce debts are divided into two categories. One category is domestic support…

How long after bankruptcy to qualify for a home mortgage? People are often concerned whether they will be able to purchase a home or qualify for a home loan after bankruptcy.The answer is not as long as you might think. It usually depends if the bankruptcy was a Chapter 7 liquidation or Chapter 13 payment…