More than 1.1 million bankruptcy cases are filed in the U.S. each year, according to the United States Courts. If you’ve decided to go this route and take a new financial path, you’ll want to avoid a few common mistakes that could harm your case. 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Filing for Bankruptcy It … [Read more...]

In some situations, there are advantages to a married couple filing separately for bankruptcy. Of course, just like any choice, filing separately also has its disadvantages that couples should discuss with Dallas bankruptcy lawyers.  For instance, filing bankruptcy separately can be the best … [Read more...]

Married couples must decide between joint filing or separate filing when determining which is the right choice for them when filing bankruptcy in Texas. Bankruptcy is a complicated process and it involves many different rules and laws. These laws should be reviewed with a Plano bankruptcy attorney … [Read more...]

If you’re in financial trouble and seeking information on resolving your debts, you’ll likely run into quite a few terms that may be unfamiliar to you. Some of these terms can seem very similar to each other and one may get confused as to what they actually mean.  A Few Common Debt Resolution and … [Read more...]

Debt-related problems cause a storm of unwanted stresses in your life; collection calls, letters, day-to-day concerns about simply getting by. Some may feel like it’s enough to make you sick . . . and they may be right.  Effects of Financial Stress Like any kind of stress, financial stress takes a … [Read more...]

If you’ve been struggling with financial difficulties, you may find that bankruptcy is your best option. Bankruptcy comes with quite a few rules and regulations, one of which is mandatory credit counseling. If you understand the purpose of this type of counseling and know what to expect, your … [Read more...]

Filing for bankruptcy can be a good decision for some because it may allow for a fresh financial start or may alleviate financial pressure, but it also brings some challenges. For many people, discussing bankruptcy with family may be a certain challenge. Most people find that disclosing financial … [Read more...]

When you file for bankruptcy, you do so expecting that the process will yield the discharge of certain debts and a fresh financial start. Some may find that some of their debts are not being recognized as discharged following bankruptcy. This type of debt is sometimes known as “zombie debt” because … [Read more...]

Rebuilding credit after bankruptcy doesn’t have to wait seven or ten years until the bankruptcy is no longer on a credit history (seven years for Chapter 13, ten years for Chapter 7). Bankruptcy petitioners may begin improving credit scores shortly after the bankruptcy process is complete. Moving … [Read more...]

If you’re facing bankruptcy in Texas, a trustee will be part of the process. It’s important to understand the role of the bankruptcy trustee and how this person can affect the outcome of your case. What is a bankruptcy trustee? A bankruptcy trustee is an individual who is responsible for handling … [Read more...]