What Happens When Your Bankruptcy Is Dismissed?

7 December 2021
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One of the potential things that can happen when applying for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy is that the court dismisses your request. This can happen by not filing the paperwork properly when filing for bankruptcy, missing important meetings or deadlines that were necessary to file, failing to make payments towards a repayment plan, or some other reason. While it can be a bad setback, you'll need to know about what will happen afterward. Read More

Four Reasons To Consult An Attorney Before Deciding On Bankruptcy

13 July 2021
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Before you decide that bankruptcy is what you need, there are many things you need to consider. You are likely to already have misunderstandings of what a bankruptcy can and cannot do for you. The following are just a few things you should know about bankruptcy that you may not be aware of. You will need to qualify for a bankruptcy A few years back, congress decided to tighten the bankruptcy laws because they believed too many people were taking advantage of these laws to get out of the responsibility to pay back their debts. Read More

Dealing with Filing Bankruptcy

About Me

Hi! My name is Shirley Wilson. My husband and I are in our early fifties. We have raised two children and were hoping to retire in a few years. However, it does not take much for life to take a quick turn. About five years ago my husband was laid off from his job. A few months later, my place of business had budget cuts and my hours were cut. We found ourselves dipping into our retirement funds on a monthly basis, our savings accounts didn’t last long, and before we knew it our credit card balances were through the roof. Every day we clung to the hope that my husband would find work and my hours would increase, but nothing changed. We held out as long as possible, but finally decided it was time to file bankruptcy. I’m going to share our bankruptcy story with you.