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...]
The Division of Marital Debt When Your Ex Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Suppose that you and your ex had joint marital debt, and you negotiate a property settlement that requires that your ex pay off certain obligations that were jointly incurred. After the divorce is final, your ex files for bankruptcy protection, … [Read more...]
When Should I Talk to a Bankruptcy Lawyer?
It may be sooner than you think! Check out this article for a fantastic discussion of when you should talk to a bankruptcy lawyer. … [Read more...]