The Pitfalls of Filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy without an Attorney Many people file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy without an attorney. Some represent themselves in bankruptcy because they cannot afford the attorney fees. Others have simple cases, and don’t feel the need to hire an attorney. While filing a successful Chapter 7 bankruptcy on your [...]
Everything You Need to Know About a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Reaffirming Debts Chapter 7 Bankruptcy | You can also be approached about “reaffirmation” of debts. This is an agreement between you and the creditor that you’ll pay off your debt and keep the property, such as a car. Time Limits Apply to Reaffirm Bankruptcy reforms changed [...]
Everything You Need to Know About a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a process that gives a you a financial fresh start, reeing you from overwhelming debt burdens. Chapter 7, also called “liquidation” or “straight bankruptcy,” is what many people connect with a bankruptcy case. As a debtor, your assets are sold, creditors receive payment, and [...]