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Qualifying For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 While Chapter 7 is the most common form of bankruptcy, qualifying for it is difficult. Here are the different ways through which you can qualify for this chapter: This bankruptcy chapter is meant for people with low household income than the state's average household income of the same size. For example, a person in Louisiana can qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy if their annual income is less than $47,488. The limit in Texas to qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy is having an annual income of $52,953. If your income exceeds the state average, the other way [...]

2023-04-19T10:23:28+00:00

What Can Bankruptcy Help You With?

Call: 888-297-6203 You can get rid of your financial problems by filing for bankruptcy. It can help you eliminate some debts while others survive bankruptcy filing and discharge. However, all your obligations cannot be removed through bankruptcy. For example, student loans, alimony, child support, and tax debts survive bankruptcy. Things you can expect from the bankruptcy Bankruptcy is meant to provide you with a fresh financial start. Irrespective of which chapter of bankruptcy you file (Chapter 7 or Chapter 13), there are some things that bankruptcy can help you with. These include: It stops collection activities and creditor [...]

2023-04-19T09:51:01+00:00

Understanding Automatic Stay In Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 An injunction known as automatic stay is enforced when you file for bankruptcy. This prevents creditors from taking any sort of collection action against you. Usually, the automatic stay starts immediately after filing for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition. As a result of the automatic stay, lawsuit filing, telephone harassment, wage garnishment, etc., cannot occur. What does automatic stay help you with? The automatic stay prevents all sorts of collection lawsuits, creditor harassment, and collection actions. It remains in place till your chapter 7 bankruptcy case lasts. The automatic stay can temporarily or permanently stop the [...]

2023-04-19T10:03:06+00:00

7 Steps That You Must Follow While Filing For Bankruptcy In Ohio

Call: 888-297-6203 This article will guide you on the basic 7 steps that will be included when you file for bankruptcy. It is in short an overview of the timeline that you will be following from the time you decide to file for bankruptcy. Step #1 – You must Hire an Understanding as well as an experienced attorney – This will most importantly help you in the process of filing for bankruptcy, as an experienced attorney knows how to go about things without wasting your time that too with precision. Step #2 – Keep all data handly and [...]

2023-04-19T09:46:28+00:00

How Chapter 7 Can Help Small Business Owners

Call: 888-297-6203 A small business owner or a sole proprietor struggling with finances can get rid of their debts by filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This chapter can help you close the business easily. However, it is not suitable for partnerships, LLC, or corporations as the business will not receive a debt discharge. Moreover, filing for bankruptcy can increase liabilities like lawsuits. You can understand more about bankruptcy by calling 888-297-6203 to consult with experienced bankruptcy lawyers in Los Angeles. Business debts and personal liabilities A personal guarantee makes you liable for any business debt if the business [...]

2023-04-19T10:10:43+00:00

Is Bankruptcy Filing Possible After Moving To A New State?

Call: 888-297-6203 Filing for bankruptcy is possible after moving to a new state. However, the process is a bit complicated. To get rid of your financial debts, you need to file for bankruptcy in the proper court. Every court has a limited jurisdiction with respect to location. While the federal court can hear a bankruptcy case, if you move to a new place, the federal court jurisdiction does not exist. In this case, you might require the assistance of experienced bankruptcy lawyers. If you have moved to a new state, there are some restrictions while filing for bankruptcy. [...]

2023-04-19T10:01:45+00:00

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Discharge Is Different

Call: 888-297-6203 To get rid of your debts, you can file for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 or chapter 13. Once your bankruptcy chapter is complete, you can get a discharge order from the bankruptcy court, eliminating the filer’s obligation to pay their debts. Chapter 7 requires you to pass the Means Test and have a low disposable income; otherwise, you can file for chapter 13 bankruptcy. In the latter case, you are required to pay your creditors through a 3- to 5-year repayment plan, using your disposable income. You can use bankruptcy exemptions to protect some amount of [...]

2023-04-19T09:53:36+00:00

How Automatic Stay In Bankruptcy Stops Your Creditors?

Call: 888-297-6203 Filing for bankruptcy results in a court order called the automatic stay. It helps to immediately stop most collection actions filed against you by any creditor, collection agency, or government entity. In addition, bankruptcy can prevent you from being evicted, foreclosure, repossession, loss of essential resources like utility, and wage garnishments. This relief can be temporary or permanent in some cases. What can Automatic Stay Prevent? The automatic can help you prevent utility disconnections when you are behind utility bills and face disconnection of water, gas, telephone service, electricity. Disconnection can be prevented for up to [...]

2023-04-19T10:06:38+00:00

Bankruptcy Means Test – The Eligibility Factor For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 Chapter 7 bankruptcy or liquidation bankruptcy is for people who cannot repay their loans. However, only people with extremely low incomes can file for this bankruptcy chapter. To be eligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a means test is used to determine whether the bankruptcy filer can repay a portion of their debts through chapter 13 bankruptcy or not. Chapter 7 means test can also help people who earn significant monthly income but have high expenses, including mortgage and car loan payments and taxes that make it easy for them to qualify the Chapter 7 means test. [...]

2023-04-19T09:49:18+00:00

This Is How Your Retirement Plan Will Be Affected If You File For Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 Under most scenarios, you do not have to lose your Retirement Plan funds or Pension if you plan to file for bankruptcy. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule. Let's explore them further- You can get your Retirement Account Exempted As against the sayings, you do not have to surrender everything you have when you file for bankruptcy. You are permitted to keep aside basic Modest Requirements to work and live- like your Car, basic household items, along with some equity for your Home. This can be done using the benefit of bankruptcy exemptions. [...]

2023-04-19T09:44:23+00:00
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