Also called the 341 meeting, the creditors meeting is held approximately 30 days after you file your bankruptcy paperwork. You and your attorney will attend this meeting, also attending will be your court-appointed trustee...
Not everyone can file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Some reasons you may not qualify is if you received a previous Chapter 7 discharge within the last four years or a Chapter 13 discharge within the previous 2 years. To file...
In 1978 Congress passed the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) to regulate the debt collection industry. The act was intended to eliminate abusive practices against consumers when attempting to collect debts. The...
Almost all consumer debt can be classified as unsecured, such as for credit cards and medical bills, or secured like your home or your car. Depending on what type of debt you have the most of will determine what type of...
If you have gotten behind in your payments and had your wages garnished, or a debtor is threatening you with legal action to attach your wages to repay a debt, you may want to consider filing bankruptcy. As soon as you submit...
