A common misconception about bankruptcy is that it’s a financial endgame, halting aspects of your economic and personal life. With Chapter 7, however, your finances are given a fresh start, free from most debts you faced before filing. With Chapter 13 your options are even broader to keep your life as unaffected as possible throughout
If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy and your financial obligations outweigh your income, it’s likely you’ll qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This form of bankruptcy allows you to liquidate your assets to repay creditors and discharge certain crippling debts. The benefits of Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be significant. Some who need to file for bankruptcy
If your debts and financial obligations put you in a position where you may qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it’s important to consider that option before one or more of your creditors place a judgment against you in court. If you stall in meeting debts payments but refuse to use bankruptcy options to recover from
Bankruptcy in the U.S. has a number of seasonal patterns that have existed for years. These patterns show an increase or decrease in the rates of bankruptcy for consumer households and businesses depending on the status of the economy and certain other events—for example, tax season sees an annual increase in bankruptcy cases during April.
At Behm Law Group, Ltd., we work with individuals and small businesses filing for bankruptcy. Our experienced bankruptcy attorneys specialize in providing legal advice and assistance for Chapter 13, Chapter 7, and Chapter 12 bankruptcy. For small businesses struggling with debts and difficult financial obligations, bankruptcy might be a beneficial option. Behm Law Group, Ltd.
Preparing for bankruptcy requires a significant amount of paperwork for the filer. The forms, schedules, and other paperwork involved in a bankruptcy petition are necessary to determine how your case will be handled. Filling out any of this information about your financial situation incorrectly can drastically impact how well a bankruptcy case can go. Behm
In most cases of consumer bankruptcy, the debts accumulated will be partially made up of unsecured debts. Whether this means the filer has a large amount of credit card debt or simply a significant amount of personal loans, if you’re struggling with your debts, unsecured or otherwise, bankruptcy might be the right option for you.
In the majority of situations, a bankruptcy case is a voluntary legal process. However, Congress put provisions in the bankruptcy code so that it would be a fair process for both the filer and creditors involved in a case. While most cases of bankruptcy are set into motion by the choice of the filer because
Whether you’re on your first, second, or third mortgage, debt gathered on your home over time is often a large factor in your bankruptcy case and how you are affected after your case is finished. If you’re considering filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, or you’re in the process of filing, it’s important
Many of the Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 cases we work with are either individuals or households filing for bankruptcy. For those struggling financially with debts accumulated over the years, bankruptcy is often a beneficial option. When it comes to a family in need of bankruptcy help, it can actually be a good thing for
