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Points to Consider While Contemplating Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 Managing your finances is easier said than done. Many people find it difficult to manage their financial problems leading them to consider various debt relief options like debts settlement, debt consolidation, and even bankruptcy. Sometimes, just adjusting your spending patterns is enough to manage your debts, while sometimes, you might require the assistance of professionals to get rid of your debts. Though bankruptcy has earned a bad name, according to Los Angeles based bankruptcy law firm Recovery Law Group, it is probably one of the better ways to manage your situation. However, before deciding to go [...]

2021-12-07T04:43:26+00:00

How Easy is it To Purchase a Home After Bankruptcy?

Though it is an excellent way to get rid of unsurmountable debts, bankruptcy has its downside too. Your credit report can remain affected by your bankruptcy for a long time. Bankruptcy remains on your credit record for a duration of 7 years in case of Chapter 13 bankruptcy and 10 years in case of Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This has a detrimental effect on your ability to get credit in the future. Though you may find it difficult to purchase a home after bankruptcy, lawyers of Los Angeles based bankruptcy law firm Recovery Law Group, say, it is not [...]

2025-08-21T10:19:59+00:00

Child and Spousal Support in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 If you have ended up accumulating large amounts of debts, bankruptcy might be a great way to get rid of those debts. However, while you decide to file for bankruptcy, it is vital to understand that not all debts get discharged during bankruptcy. According to Los Angeles based bankruptcy law firm Recovery Law Group, secured debts, as well as priority debts, survive bankruptcy. Secured debts are those debts against which the creditor has some asset (mortgage, auto loan, etc.) while priority debts include those like child support and alimony payments. Chapter 13 bankruptcy offers a great [...]

2025-08-21T10:21:04+00:00

Consumer Benefits of Chapter 13

Call: 888-297-6203 While bankruptcy might be traumatic, it is an excellent way to get rid of excessive debts legally. As per lawyers of Los Angeles based bankruptcy law firm Recovery Law Group, most people filing for bankruptcy prefer Chapter 7. This is probably because you get a discharge within a relatively smaller time and with few financial restrictions and probable loss of some personal property, they can get rid of their debts. However, if you have a substantial income to pay off your debts, you might not be able to qualify for Chapter 7. In such a scenario, [...]

2025-08-11T10:13:28+00:00

Which Financial Situations Could Warrant a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Call: 888-297-6203 Managing finances is a tricky affair. People often find it difficult to keep their finances above board. However, there can come a time, when you might have to consider bankruptcy as an option. Individuals can opt for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy; however, the former is preferred. According to Los Angeles based bankruptcy law firm Recovery Law Group, the situations where Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the best way out include: Majority of your debts are due to excessive use of credit cards. Heavy reliance on credit cards can lead to an excessive amount of loans [...]

2025-08-21T10:08:45+00:00

When is The Credit Score Updated After Bankruptcy?

Call: 888-297-6203 Nothing is permanent in life. Not even the ill-effects of bankruptcy. Though it becomes public record and negatively affects the credit score of an individual, bankruptcy is removed after seven to ten years from the credit report of the filer. However, it takes time to change your credit score. Many people are worried if their credit score does not show any improvement even after bankruptcy is removed. According to the Los Angeles based bankruptcy law firm Recovery Law Group, there are different ways of calculating credit scores. Different lenders have different strategies to check risk management [...]

2025-08-11T10:08:46+00:00

How Long Does It Take to Rebuild Credit?

Call: 888-297-6203 In terms of credit rating, nothing could be worse than bankruptcy. Since it has long term effects on your credit history, you should weigh in all options before choosing to file for bankruptcy. As per Los Angeles based bankruptcy law firm Recovery Law Group, bankruptcy is a red flag which warns creditors of your financial issues. Depending on the bankruptcy chapter, the bankruptcy record remains on your credit report for 7-10 years. Thus, for this duration, you will be facing negative effects such as getting new credit at reasonable rates, etc. Though bankruptcy can cause numerous [...]

2025-09-05T12:58:26+00:00

What to Do with Your Checking Account in Case of a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filing?

When you file for bankruptcy all your assets are divided into the exempt and non-exempt property. While you can keep your exempt property, the non-exempt property is used to pay back your creditors. In the case of Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the trustee liquidates your non-exempt property to repay unsecured debts. In Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you can keep non-exempt property too, but you need to pay an equivalent amount to your unsecured creditors. According to Los Angeles based bankruptcy law firm https://bankruptcy.recoverylawgroup.com/, funds in your checking account can be used to repay your creditors, or kept by the bank [...]

2025-08-21T11:52:22+00:00

Which Chapter of Bankruptcy Would Work Best for Me?

People, when confounded with huge amounts of debts, are often looking for ways to get out of this grim situation. Filing for bankruptcy is one of the options that they can choose. However, there are other options also available, say lawyers of Los Angeles based bankruptcy law firm https://bankruptcy.recoverylawgroup.com/, to provide you with a fresh start. Individuals can file for either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, however, each has eligibility requirements; you should have income low enough to pass the Chapter 7 means test or substantial disposable income apart from a dollar limit cap on your debts [...]

2025-08-21T11:53:29+00:00

Chapter 7 or Chapter 13? Which is Better if Wish to Keep Your Home?

Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 are the preferred routes taken by individuals filing for bankruptcy. Each has specific requirements that you must meet if you wish to get your debts discharged. According to Los Angeles based bankruptcy law firm Recovery Law Group , you need to be current on your payments and protect all home equity through bankruptcy exemptions in the case of Chapter 7. While in Chapter 13, you get a chance to catch up on missed mortgage payments through arrearage in the repayment plan. Both state and federal government offer exemptions to protect your equity in [...]

2025-08-12T12:17:02+00:00
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