Bankruptcy Law: New Laws for Chapter 7,11, 13

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Why Bankruptcy?

Filing for bankruptcy is meant to be the step of last resort.It is the one way an individual can get a fresh start. A lot of people have always paid their bills on time.

Unfortunately, when the bills started to arrive and the interest rates went up, you could not afford the bills and still keep a roof overhead and food on the table.

But, regardless of the reason for your financial woes, you are entitled to a fresh start. You deserve a chance to improve the quality of your life and have a brighter future for you and your family.

Bankruptcy Laws

But, just because you believe that you are at the end of your financial options, you will have to comply with the bankruptcy laws, to figure out whether you are really in desperate need of that fresh start. You will need to hire a bankruptcy lawyer.

During the process of bankruptcy, your financial life will totally be laid out for those concerned to see. You will have to make an accounting of all of your bills and financial obligations.You will also have to provide employment and income information. It will have to be verified that you truly cannot pay your bills.

Then, it will have to be determined what type of bankruptcy you qualify for, and what would be in the best interests for you. For example, chapter 7 bankruptcy is generally a forgiveness of your debts.

Your financial slate is wiped clean, and you truly have a fresh start. But, it is also not without cost.You will have bad credit for up to 10 years, and it could be really difficult to make any purchase on time, until the bankruptcy is expunged from your record.

Alternatively, you can opt to file chapter 13 bankruptcy.In essence, you will still owe your creditors.But, you now have the opportunity to restructure finances, so you can afford to make the payments.According to chapter 13, your assets and liabilities are meticulously scrutinized to determine the current value.

Many people choose restructuring bankruptcy because they want to pay their debts, but hard times have simply made it impossible. So, this is a compromise of sorts. The creditors still get some payment and the debtor can still get the help needed for a fresh start.

Successfully filing for bankruptcy is not the end of your financial concerns, even if the majority of your debts have been forgiven.

So many people find themselves in bankruptcy court because they simply do not know how to handle money; anyone who files for bankruptcy must attend counseling. Under the new laws, it is a requirement of this type of legal action.

The bankruptcy process is protected by state and federal laws. These laws, which are different in every state, can be quite complex.

Before you make a decision on bankruptcy, be sure you have all the facts about how the laws will apply to you.

Get answers by speaking with a local bankruptcy lawyer. You can get a free case evaluation with a lawyer near you when you complete the free form on this page.

 
Bankruptcy Process
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In Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

ImageThe debtor is required to surrender assets to pay debts. Any remaining debt after this process is completed will result in the discharge of that debt. If and when a bankruptcy is discharged, the debts owed to creditors which had debt included in the bankruptcy is discharged. This type of debt is no longer to be paid by the debtor to the company.

Generally, some items do not fit into chapter 7 bankruptcy or may be exempt from the process.

  • In some states, individuals are able to keep one vehicle.
  • In many states, a debt that is current and being paid on time can be exempt from the discharge of the debt. For example, if a home mortgage loan is being paid on time and is not late, it does not have to be included in the bankruptcy. The lender of this loan must agree to this process, but generally do so since it keeps the loan being paid. Vehicles that have loans on them may also go through this process.
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10 Ways to Fix Finances
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ImageWhen money becomes a problem, bankruptcy law is generally the solution of last resort.  But, what do you do, when there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel?  Financial problems are adversely affecting every facet of your life.  At home, the tension is as thick as pea soup.  So, before you surrender to you financial woes, try these 10 ways to improve your financial outlook.

Even though you may have to claim bankruptcy, you need to relieve the pressures of your finances now.
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Your Post-Bankruptcy Life
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bankruptcy-financial-obligationsToday, with the lagging economy, millions of people are facing financial hardship.  Foreclosures are on the rise.  Unemployment is higher than it has been in at least 25 years.  Parents are often working multiple jobs, and working at the businesses usually manned by high school students in the summer. Times are tough, and many individuals are at the end of their financial ropes, so to speak. But, contrary to popular belief, bankruptcy is not an easy out of financial obligations.

If you are getting ready to file for bankruptcy, or have already paid a visit to a bankruptcy lawyer, you already know that this is a step of last resort to protect your family and get a fresh start. It will not be an easy fix and you will be dealing with the repercussions for years to come.

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