Four Bankruptcy Myths Busted

If you or a loved one are currently considering bankruptcy to address your
financial problems and obtain a financial fresh start, it is important
to remember that not everything you hear about the process is true. There
are a great deal of myths surrounding bankruptcy, and they often comes
through word of mouth, anecdotes, and sheer misinformation they gets perpetuated
among the public. Taking these myths as fact can not only give you the
wrong idea of what bankruptcy is truly intended for and how it is used,
but can also lead to critical errors in your financial journey that may
impact your ability to qualify or navigate the process successfully.
At Allmand Law Firm, PLLC, our Dallas bankruptcy lawyers have worked with
many clients across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and we have heard it all
when it comes to myths about
bankruptcy. Below, we have put together some of the most common myths we hear from
our clients, and have provided the facts that put them to rest:

1. Bankruptcy will eliminate all past debts. People may mistakenly think filing for bankruptcy will provide them with
   a completely “fresh start” and blank financial slate that
   means they won’t have to pay back any of the money they have owed.
   While it is true that bankruptcy can provide a type of fresh start in
   a brighter financial journey, several types of debt, including alimony,
   child support, restitution payments, and even student loan payments, are
   not discharged by bankruptcy, and you will still be responsible for paying
   them. If you have kept up with filing your taxes, there is a chance that
   any tax debts you have may be reduced or eliminated, but if not, you will
   still be responsible for these debts as well.
2. Bankruptcy will destroy your credit permanently. Your credit will take a hit, but it is only temporary, and you will find
   that you will very soon be receiving credit card offers through the mail
   once again. In order to rebuild your credit, take advantage of a secured,
   low-limit credit card and start making regular, on-time payments. Within
   a year, switch to a regular credit card and continue making payments.
   As long as your payments are not late, your credit score will improve.
   Bankruptcy is not a process that is intended to permanently scar and hinder
   consumers, and there is always life after bankruptcy.
3. Spending sprees right before filing for bankruptcy won’t have to
   be repaid. Courts consider this to be fraudulent activity, and any debt that you rack
   up through fraud is not dischargeable. You will still be responsible for
   repayment even if you have filed for bankruptcy. Fraud can not only impact
   your bankruptcy case, but also potentially expose you to criminal allegations.
   Simply put, don’t believe this myth. It can cause a great deal of trouble.
4. Those who file for bankruptcy can’t control their spending and are
   financially irresponsible. This simply isn’t the case for many well-intentioned Americans. A
   person who files for bankruptcy does not necessarily always have a spending
   problem. Personal problems like a long-term serious illness, an expensive
   divorce, or losing one’s job can cause even the most responsible
   people to have serious financial issues that can only be solved by bankruptcy.
   In a time when financial problems impact thousands of Americans, bankruptcy
   becomes a tool that helps good people who have fallen on tough times.

Bankruptcy is not meant to be a financial cure-all, but it can benefit
many people who are struggling to regain financial control once again.
Bankruptcy does not define a person, and there is always hope to regain
financial freedom. If you are considering filing for bankruptcy,
call Allmand Law Firm, PLLC today and request for a FREE financial empowerment session to learn more
about your options.

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