While it is true there are special requirements to meet in order to get student loan debt discharged in bankruptcy, more debtors are being granted elimination of the debt.  Recent reports have reviewed a number of previous bankruptcy filings by consumers over the last few years that have included student loan debt, and the outcome [...]

We have all heard about the pending legislation to increase student loan interest rates on new student loans, however, there is an even more important bill pending in Congress which may actually help people with their student loan debt.

The bankruptcy court doesn’t send you mail unless it’s important.
Sometimes creditors just can’t help themselves from running afoul of the bankruptcy laws.
My client owed $78 to her dermatologist.  She had a host of other overdue debts that led her to my office and, after realizing she was over $50,000 in the red she decided to file for bankruptcy.

  Advantages of Bankruptcy As part of our work with clients considering bankruptcy, we want to make sure you understand all of your options. When you are faced with stress and overwhelming debt, bankruptcy can be one option that can quickly end creditor harassment. When you file for bankruptcy, your creditors must stop calling or [...]

  Advantages of Bankruptcy As part of our work with clients considering bankruptcy, we want to make sure you understand all of your options. When you are faced with stress and overwhelming debt, bankruptcy can be one option that can quickly end creditor harassment.

Filing for bankruptcy with limited income is possible, but it often depends on personal circumstances.  In such situations, debtors may qualify to file Chapter 7 instead of Chapter 13 bankruptcy.  In Chapter 13, you agree to a repayment schedule approved by the court based on your ability to repay.  If your debt obligations qualify for [...]

Take three simple steps and your risk of identity theft plummets.
Identity theft can ruin your financial life, so you do what you can to minimize the risks.
You check your credit report, dispute the errors and keep tabs on your day-to-day finances.

Bringing you the most up-to-date news, tips and blogs throughout the web. Here’s your Bankruptcy Update for July 11, 2013 Debt collectors and credit reporting companies bracing for  intense scrutiny after the government’s watchdog group unveiled broad plans to regulate financial firms  Corporate Insiders Shift From ‘Buy’ to ‘Sell’ as Bankruptcy Nears Court Rejects Bid to Put [...]

When considering bankruptcy as an option to get you the financial relief you are seeking, taking the time to consult with a bankruptcy expert can make a big difference in how you proceed in choosing the best solution.  This is the perfect opportunity to gain clarity about the process and whether it is the best [...]