Filing bankruptcy can allow you to get a clean financial slate. It can enable you to wipe out debts you cannot pay or create a repayment plan that you can afford and follow through with. In many cases, the debts you have will qualify for discharge, which means removal...
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What are some ways to protect your assets in bankruptcy?
Depending on your state of bankruptcy, your assets may be in danger of liquidation. However, it is not a given that you will lose all or even most of your material possessions and financial accounts to pay off your debts. Alabama bankruptcy law allows debtors to claim...
How may I prevent foreclosure in Alabama?
Alabama homeowners facing the loss of their homes could consider bankruptcy as an option to prevent foreclosure. As reported by Forbes, Alabama law requires lenders to follow a non-judicial foreclosure process. Instead of relying on lawsuits to retrieve property...
Medical bills could affect credit and require bankruptcy relief
Due to unexpected events or medical emergencies, many patients receive expensive health care treatments without giving thought to the costs. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau describes how Americans generate high medical debts through unplanned and pressing...
How can you raise your credit score after filing for bankruptcy?
Filing for bankruptcy marks you as a potential credit risk, and your credit score reflects as much. This can make it difficult for you to get a credit card or personal loan for the foreseeable future, even after discharge from your bankruptcy. It is not uncommon for...
Who must approve of your Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan?
If you are eligible for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you should understand how to approve your repayment plan. An essential part of Chapter 13 is coming up with a plan that will pay off at least a substantial amount of your debt. However, other parties will have a say in...
How much revolving credit card debt should you have?
If you are like many Americans, using your credit cards for utilities, groceries and other essential expenses has become common. After all, according to reporting from CNBC, the cost of most items has increased by roughly 7% in the last year alone. Even though there...
Can I buy a home if I file for bankruptcy?
Filing for bankruptcy can be the best option if you find yourself in serious financial trouble. It gives you a clean slate to begin again without debt hanging over your head. However, bankruptcy also does some damage to your credit because it is a sign that you...
Bankruptcy consequences do not have to be long-term
If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, you may have concerns about how it will affect your future. It is important to understand that bankruptcy does affect your credit score and ability to borrow money. However, these consequences do not last forever. There...
Which comes first, divorce or bankruptcy?
Divorce and bankruptcy are among the most stressful situations you can face. Financial issues often prevent Alabama residents from taking action in either of them. Fortunately, you can take steps to eliminate this obstacle and move forward with the rest of your life....