You Have the Right to Feel Good After Filing for Bankruptcy Protection Bankruptcy has gotten a bad rap. The media likes to portray celebrities who file for bankruptcy as failures, people who had it all and messed it up. Of course, the implication is … [Read more...]
Bankruptcy — A Financial Decision, Not an Emotional Decision
Keeping the Emotions Out of a Bankruptcy Filing When you are struggling to put your financial affairs in order, you need to focus on financial matters. Far too often, people will let emotions interfere with financial decisions — they won’t make … [Read more...]
Shame Relief and Bankruptcy
Don’t Be Ashamed of Filing for Bankruptcy — The Law Is There for a Purpose Shame is a common reaction from many people when they get to the point where they realize that a bankruptcy filing may be in their best interests. They are suddenly consumed … [Read more...]
The Fresh-Start Factor in Bankruptcy
Getting a Fresh Start in Bankruptcy When you have fallen behind in your financial obligations, there are times when you can put a plan in place and bring everything current within a reasonable period of time. But there are also situations in which … [Read more...]
The Shame Factor in Bankruptcy
Get Over Your Shame — The Bankruptcy Laws Are There to Help You What do these people have in common? Rembrandt van Rijn (the famous Dutch painter) Henry Ford Walt Disney Donald Trump Abraham Lincoln Johnny Unitas Michael Vick They all … [Read more...]
What is the Potential Impact of Misrepresentation in a Bankruptcy Proceeding?
When you are struggling to meet your financial obligations, and have sought bankruptcy protection, the temptation to falsify information can always be present. You may fear that the court won’t grant your petition, that you’ll again face the … [Read more...]
Should You File a Joint Bankruptcy Petition if You Are Married?
Under the bankruptcy law, if you are married, you can choose to file a joint bankruptcy petition, or you can file individually. Before you file, you need to take a careful look at your situation and what you want to accomplish, so that you take the … [Read more...]
Bankruptcy is for the Rich and Famous Too!
As a people we love to watch a rising star. We love celebrities! Perhaps the only thing more noteworthy than the rise of celebrity is watching that celebrity stumble, trip, or fall. It is no coincidence that whenever a celebrity files for bankruptcy … [Read more...]
