Doing what you believe is the right thing can backfire, if you pay a special creditor before you file bankruptcy.
Avoid Selling or Borrowing against Assets Protected in Bankruptcy
Give both you, AND your assets, a fresh financial start.
Mistakes You Can Avoid When Considering Bankruptcy
Decisions that seem to make sense at the time can end up being against your best interest. Hereâs what to look out for.
Protect Your Home with Chapter 7 or 13
Although either kind of bankruptcy will stop an approaching foreclosure, which one should you choose?
Protect Your Home from Foreclosure with the “Automatic Stay”
Either Chapter 7 or 13 will stop a foreclosure, even if your lender unintentionally or purposely proceeds with the foreclosure sale.
Watch Out for These Exceptions to the “Automatic Stay”
Almost all attempts by creditors to collect debts are immediately stopped when you file bankruptcy. But here are some special exceptions.
5 More Powerful Ways Chapter 13 Saves Your Home
Here are 5 additional tools that come with Chapter 13, each one neatly solving a different challenge to your home.
5 Powerful Ways Chapter 13 Saves Your Home
Chapter 13 “adjustment of debts” provides a set of tools, each one solving a different problem that could otherwise lead to losing your home.
How Can We Use State Property Exemptions in a Federal Bankruptcy?
The U.S. Constitution makes bankruptcy a federal procedure. So why is the amount of assets you can protect different in each state?
Qualifying for Chapter 13
Chapter 13 “adjustment of debts”gives you extraordinary advantages over creditors, especially over certain kinds of creditors.
The Truth about Qualifying for Chapter 7
The reality is that most people who want to file a “straight bankruptcy” Chapter 7 case can do so; if not, Chapter 13 may be better anyway.
Choosing between Chapter 7 and 13
Chapter 7 “straight bankruptcy” and Chapter 13 “adjustment of debts” are quite different, but still be open-minded about which is better.
Louisville Bankruptcy Explained: Can You File Bankruptcy If You’re Not a U.S. Citizen?
Yes, you can usually file bankruptcy in the United States regardless of your citizenship status.