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Bankruptcy
What If You Can’t Make Your Chapter 13 Payments?
In Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you make a payment plan to repay your debts over three to five years. Otherwise known as the “wage earner’s” bankruptcy, ...
Bankruptcy
Can You Get Rid of Medical Debt in a Bankruptcy?
Unfortunately, medical care is expensive, and a significant medical event can be even more so. As a result, many Americans have significant medical debt. The ...
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
When Can Student Loans Be Discharged in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Education is often a key to success in today’s world, not to mention a worthy goal on its own. Education – and particularly higher education ...
Bankruptcy
Are Bankruptcies Public Records? Will Everyone Know I Filed?
Most people are intensely private about their financial situations. Deciding to file for bankruptcy is often accompanied by negative feelings, including shame. Although filing may ...
Creditor Harassment
Can Your Wages Be Garnished in Texas?
When a creditor garnishes your wages they take a portion of your paycheck even before it is deposited into your bank account to be used ...
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Can An Individual File Chapter 11 Bankruptcy?
Chapter 11 bankruptcy is known as the “reorganization” bankruptcy that allows filers to reorganize their debt. It is usually utilized by businesses wishing to file ...
Bankruptcy
What Does a Bankruptcy Attorney Do?
Filing for bankruptcy is a complex and personal decision. One of the factors influencing the decision to file for bankruptcy may be concern about the ...