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...]
Factors That May Cause Your Bankruptcy Petition to Be Dismissed
If you are struggling to meet your financial obligations and have considered filing for bankruptcy protection, or if you are already in bankruptcy, you need to be careful not to engage in activities that will cause the bankruptcy court to dismiss … [Read more...]
If You Owe Money on Your Home, Do You Really Own It?
If you are like most people, when you buy a home, you finance most of the purchase with money borrowed from a bank, mortgage company, or other lender. When you do, the lender secures their loan to you through a mortgage. Does this mean that the bank … [Read more...]