No is a word that a bankruptcy attorney will not often use, especially if they offer low rates. Should attorneys say no a little more often? Maybe. So if an attorney is inclined to decline, what reasons would they have to make this decision? Here are a few:
Cases with no real debt
If you don’t have debt then why are you looking to file… Continue reading
So how do you make the most of it once you’ve file for bankruptcy? You may not realize it, but chances are your credit score has improved.
It may be hard to believe given the nature of bankruptcy, but most of our clients actually see their credit score improve after filing bankruptcy. This is just further proof that bankruptcy doesn’t hurt your credit. It’s important that you don’t
Recent emails leaked by a former Bank of America employee may contribute to the suspicion that loan documents were altered to force borrowers into illegal foreclosures. Continue reading
For Christians and non-Christians alike, there may be guilt related to filing for bankruptcy. I’ve heard worries about “cheating the system,” or feeling like the government is being taken advantage of. Many people simply feel bad that they can’t pay what they owe. It’s often mistaken that bankruptcy is not Christian and is not supported in the Bible as well.
First of all, you should understand that our… Continue reading
If you’ve filed for Missouri Chapter 13 bankruptcy before, you’re probably aware it will take between 3 and 5 years to receive your bankruptcy discharge if you satisfy all the requirement of your Chapter 13 plan. In the meantime you’ll have an automatic stay protecting you from creditors who would otherwise be harassing you. In order to get to the finish line though, it’s a good idea to stay… Continue reading
If I file for Missouri bankruptcy what will happen to my tax refund? If there are any Missouri bankruptcy attorneys reading this they will no doubt chuckle. That’s because the answer, as is so often the case with Missouri bankruptcy, is that it depends. Things such as when you receive your tax refund and what type of bankruptcy you’re filing have to be taken into account. I know a lot… Continue reading
The women of the Real Housewives TV franchise may seem like they have it all, but two of the stars of these hit shows have recently filed for bankruptcy. Teresa Giudice of the Real Housewives of New Jersey and Sonja Morgan of the Real Housewives of New York City have filed for Chapter 7 and 11 Bankruptcy respectively.
The Chapter 7 means test is required to find out if you are eligible for a Southern Illinois Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The Chapter 7 means test consists of two parts. Even if you don’t qualify for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a great Illinois bankruptcy attorney can help you get a Chapter 13 bankruptcy instead. Continue reading
Hard times are make children less healthy because families are forced to buy unhealthy food rather than no food. A Missouri or Illinois Chapter 7 bankruptcy may be one solution to the problem. Continue reading
Being under crushing amounts of debt is not a comfortable position. Unfortunately, your creditors won’t stop until you’ve turned over every penny you have. You have to deal with harassing creditor calls, wage garnishments, and constant threat to your property—like repossession.
What is involved in car repossession? If you default on your car loan with late or missing payments, your lender most likely has the power to take the… Continue reading
