Facing large amounts of financial debt can be extremely stressful. Even if you’re earning money, you may be subjected to wage garnishments, which can add to the pressure of an already overwhelming attempt to manage your funds. While there are many options for managing debt and seeking debt relief, bankruptcy could be the most appropriate […]
Facing the burden of enormous amounts of debt can cause stress and anxiety about the future. If you’re hiding from creditors, have been threatened with repossession or litigation, and are unsure of how you will get a handle on your debt, it’s time to start thinking about bankruptcy. However, before you file for bankruptcy, it’s […]
Depending on where you live, it’s often a necessity to own a car for work, school, and other daily necessities. When you’re struggling to make ends meet, you might fall behind on your vehicle payments in addition to some other credit accounts. Having your car repossessed would make a stressful situation even worse. Repossession of […]
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Credit card debt is a leading cause of unmanageable finances. According to Experian, the average credit card balance of Americans is $5,525, with some states having average credit card debt as high as $7,089. Those are significant figures, but many families are able to pay down debt when it gets too high. But what if your […]
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Student loan debt in the U.S. has reached a staggering $1.75 trillion. While these loans are often used to further higher education, the debt remains a significant problem for many people because of its heavyweight on individuals and their finances. People are often wary of including student loan debt in bankruptcy filings because they do not […]
Hundreds of thousands of veterans fall into serious financial difficulties each year, and many consider bankruptcy protection as one of their options. While just 10% of the total U.S. population are veterans, nearly 15% of those who file for bankruptcy are in this class. But, Chapter 7 bankruptcy has certain requirements, such as passing a “means test.” […]
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Filing for bankruptcy is never anyone’s first choice. It’s a tough decision that generally comes after a long struggle with financial issues and having to deal with ruthless creditors. But, if you’ve decided that bankruptcy is right for you, the process will go more smoothly if you come prepared for your first meeting with your […]
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Making the decision to file for bankruptcy to manage debt is never an easy thing to do. Even when bankruptcy is the best choice for a debtor, it’s usually a last-resort option. And while bankruptcy can provide a huge sense of financial relief and provide someone with the ability to discharge their debts, bankruptcy also […]
In addition to the risk of health complications or even death due to the coronavirus, the COVID-19 pandemic has also caused financial challenges for many individuals throughout the country. If you are now dealing with debt that was accumulated during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, you are not alone. While you may be feeling overwhelmed and […]
If you’re struggling financially and have tried things like credit counseling or selling off some assets, you may be considering bankruptcy as your next option. Do a little more research, and you’ll soon discover that there are several different types of bankruptcy available to individuals: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Before you can move forward, […]
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Garnishments: How Does Filing for Bankruptcy Impact Garnishments?
/by Gulf Coast Bankruptcy AttorneyFacing large amounts of financial debt can be extremely stressful. Even if you’re earning money, you may be subjected to wage garnishments, which can add to the pressure of an already overwhelming attempt to manage your funds. While there are many options for managing debt and seeking debt relief, bankruptcy could be the most appropriate […]
What Are Alternatives to Bankruptcy?
/by Gulf Coast Bankruptcy AttorneyFacing the burden of enormous amounts of debt can cause stress and anxiety about the future. If you’re hiding from creditors, have been threatened with repossession or litigation, and are unsure of how you will get a handle on your debt, it’s time to start thinking about bankruptcy. However, before you file for bankruptcy, it’s […]
Will My Car Be Repossessed If I File for Bankruptcy?
/by Gulf Coast Bankruptcy AttorneyDepending on where you live, it’s often a necessity to own a car for work, school, and other daily necessities. When you’re struggling to make ends meet, you might fall behind on your vehicle payments in addition to some other credit accounts. Having your car repossessed would make a stressful situation even worse. Repossession of […]
What Happens to My Credit Card Debt If I File for Bankruptcy?
/by Gulf Coast Bankruptcy AttorneyCredit card debt is a leading cause of unmanageable finances. According to Experian, the average credit card balance of Americans is $5,525, with some states having average credit card debt as high as $7,089. Those are significant figures, but many families are able to pay down debt when it gets too high. But what if your […]
Can Student Loans Be Discharged in Bankruptcy?
/by Gulf Coast Bankruptcy AttorneyStudent loan debt in the U.S. has reached a staggering $1.75 trillion. While these loans are often used to further higher education, the debt remains a significant problem for many people because of its heavyweight on individuals and their finances. People are often wary of including student loan debt in bankruptcy filings because they do not […]
Veterans and Bankruptcy – What Do I Need to Know and Will I Lose My Benefits
/by Gulf Coast Bankruptcy AttorneyHundreds of thousands of veterans fall into serious financial difficulties each year, and many consider bankruptcy protection as one of their options. While just 10% of the total U.S. population are veterans, nearly 15% of those who file for bankruptcy are in this class. But, Chapter 7 bankruptcy has certain requirements, such as passing a “means test.” […]
What do I need to bring to my first meeting with a Bankruptcy Attorney?
/by Gulf Coast Bankruptcy AttorneyFiling for bankruptcy is never anyone’s first choice. It’s a tough decision that generally comes after a long struggle with financial issues and having to deal with ruthless creditors. But, if you’ve decided that bankruptcy is right for you, the process will go more smoothly if you come prepared for your first meeting with your […]
Bankruptcy and Your Credit Report
/by Gulf Coast Bankruptcy AttorneyMaking the decision to file for bankruptcy to manage debt is never an easy thing to do. Even when bankruptcy is the best choice for a debtor, it’s usually a last-resort option. And while bankruptcy can provide a huge sense of financial relief and provide someone with the ability to discharge their debts, bankruptcy also […]
Dealing With Debt Caused By the COVID-19 Pandemic
/by Gulf Coast Bankruptcy AttorneyIn addition to the risk of health complications or even death due to the coronavirus, the COVID-19 pandemic has also caused financial challenges for many individuals throughout the country. If you are now dealing with debt that was accumulated during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, you are not alone. While you may be feeling overwhelmed and […]
What is the Difference Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13?
/by Gulf Coast Bankruptcy AttorneyIf you’re struggling financially and have tried things like credit counseling or selling off some assets, you may be considering bankruptcy as your next option. Do a little more research, and you’ll soon discover that there are several different types of bankruptcy available to individuals: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Before you can move forward, […]