Many people encounter overwhelming debt at some point during their life, and when they do, find themselves asking what their options are to address the situation.  One of the first things that usually comes to mind is bankruptcy; another may be something along the lines of debt negation or consolidation.  This guide will serve as a brief insight into what these different options offer, and the benefits and possible drawbacks that they entail.     

One of the things that I am most frequently asked by people when they are contemplating bankruptcy is, “How can I protect my assets when I file a bankruptcy?”  It’s a great question that is extremely important to everyone considering the bankruptcy process.  While the discharge afforded by bankruptcy is a massive benefit towards resolving your debt, many people contemplating bankruptcy are often concerned that it will come at the cost of their personal possessions and assets.  The good news is that bankruptcy provides you with extensive safeguards that can protect many of the most significant things you own both during and after the bankruptcy process.

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When considering bankruptcy, it is very common to wonder where the path of pursuing a bankruptcy filing ultimately leads and how you will navigate the process of arriving there.  For many, bankruptcy is a new concept that lies outside of prior life experience and represents a brand new avenue through which we can address the challenges of overwhelming debt.  However, you will not walk this path alone.  Our firm has one mission, one single purpose, and that is to be there with you every step of the way as you walk through the journey of bankruptcy and leave the burdens of overwhelming debt behind you permanently.      

When filing for bankruptcy, regardless of whether you are pursuing a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 filing, one of the first things your attorney will assist you with is creating a budget that will be filed with the court.  This budget serves several purposes related to the bankruptcy, including determining the size of the payments that would be made in a Chapter 13 filing and helping to demonstrate eligibility for a Chapter 7 filing when viewed in conjunction with projected income. 

Medical bills are our favorite thing to hate. With people in the US owing at least $220 billion in medical debt alone, nearly 41% of adults have some form of health care debt. When that debt becomes unbearable, many people consider bankruptcy a form of relief.

When you speak with an attorney about filing bankruptcy, the attorney is going to ask you what types of debts you have and if you have secured or unsecured creditors. 

Nearly every day, potential clients ask whether filing bankruptcy means they will lose their house. These concerns are completely valid! Losing their home is panic-inducing, especially for those who own real estate during the market crash. Thankfully, there are ways to protect your home while filing for bankruptcy! Namely, exemptions.

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When filing bankruptcy, you usually receive your discharge, and your case closes. But what happens if you find out your case is being reopened or you need to reopen it? 

When we hear the word fraud, our minds turn to white-collar criminals, Ponzi schemes, and scam callers. However, one of the most common roadblocks in filing bankruptcy is a type of fraud people usually don’t expect: “a fraudulent transfer.” Today, we’ll look at “fraudulent transfers” and break down what they could mean for you.

When you file bankruptcy any party in interest to your case has the right to object. This blog will focus on objections in chapter 13 cases. 

Bankruptcy isn’t a one-size-fits-all type of law practice; while this list will provide common reasons, there can be various other reasons why you may choose to file. If you have questions about bankruptcy or are wondering if you would benefit from filing, contact an attorney to schedule a consultation. 

U.S.C. §109(e) governs an individual's eligibility to file a case under Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code.  Only an individual with regular income that owes, on the date of the filing of the petition, less than $2,750,000 may be a debtor under chapter 13 of this title.

Deciding whether you should file bankruptcy can be scary, stressful, and leave you feeling uncertain. When you file, you want an attorney who stands out and will be with you during the case. This blog will explore reasons why the attorneys at LifeBack Law stand out.  

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