Bankruptcy Articles

• What are the Basics of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
  With recent changes in bankruptcy law , more and more people are finding themselves ineligible for traditional Chapter 7 bankruptcy , or liquidation; as a result, the … More
• Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Bankruptcy Attorney
  If you are considering filing for bankruptcy and don’t know which route to take, the following are the top 5 reasons why it’s best to hire a bankruptcy … More
• Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention & Consumer Protection Act of 2005
  The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005  (BAPCPA) revised the bankruptcy code for filings after October 17, 2005.  The BAPCPA … More
• How a Bankruptcy Attorney Can Help You
  Corporations and other businesses are required to declare bankruptcy through an attorney. However, individuals are allowed to represent themselves in bankruptcy … More
• Property that is Exempt from Bankruptcy
  Historically, state law provided the property exemptions available to those seeking bankruptcy protection. However, the bankruptcy code now allows states to … More
• Is there Anything I can Do about My Debts to Avoid Filing Bankruptcy?
  There are a number of steps that you can take in order to avoid bankruptcy proceedings. If you find yourself falling behind on your credit card, car loan, and/or … More
• The Difference Between Secured Debt and Unsecured Debt
  There are two different types of consumer debt. There is secured debt which is a loan that is guaranteed by specific collateral and there is unsecured debt which … More
• What are the Basics of a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
  When people talk about filing bankruptcy , they usually are referring to Chapter 7 bankruptcy , which allows you to discharge, or wipe out, most debts that you … More
• What is the Difference Between a Chapter 7 and a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
  After you have decided to file for bankruptcy, you may have to choose between the two types of bankruptcy proceedings that are available for individuals – … More
• How to File Bankruptcy
  Sometimes bankruptcy is inevitable. You understand the consequences of filing bankruptcy and have decided that bankruptcy makes the most sense for your … More