How Public Is A Bankruptcy Petition?
When a debtor files a petition for bankruptcy, they are informed that their petition will be a matter of public record. You may also read that filing for bankruptcy is never private, and that people...
View ArticleHow Debts Are Discharged In A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Debts in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy are handled differently than a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Under the Chapter 7 petition, a debtor’s non-exempt assets are seized and sold and the funds used to pay off...
View ArticleGaining Control Of Your Finances Through A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
While bankruptcy is considered to be a way out of serious indebtedness, it can also be used as a positive to regain control of your financial situation. In many cases, an individual is working...
View ArticleThink Carefully Before Filing For Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
As an individual, you have two options when filing for bankruptcy. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy is also known as a liquidation bankruptcy since all of your eligible assets are sold (liquidated) and the funds...
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