Archive for September, 2009

Bankruptcy court records

By : September 23, 2009

Have you been ignoring the possibility of declaring personal bankruptcy because you’re worried about the personal shame (in addition to the other consequences) ? well, worrying about bankruptcy court records should not be the principal concern when deciding what to do about your financial problems.
Yes, it’s true that other people can find about your personal [...]

Bankruptcy Discharge

By : September 23, 2009

Many people understand that filing for personal bankruptcy can give an individual a new financial start.  However, there is much confusion about the details of the process, especially with the new law that was passed in 2005.  One area in particular that causes much confusion is determining what can be eliminated through bankruptcy.  The technical [...]

Bankruptcy Forms – Requirements for filing

By : September 23, 2009

Filing for bankruptcy is a pivotal decision, and it should not be made in a rush. It should be made with utmost care and with the complementation of a professional. Though filing for bankruptcy is similar to other court-related procedures, it should not be taken for granted, as it can backfire when you least expect [...]

Bankruptcy vocabulary

By : September 22, 2009

In a previous article, we discuss some of the most important terms that are used in bankruptcy law.  Here is some more vocabulary you need to be aware if you’re considering which type of bankruptcy to file or even if you just want to discuss things with a lawyer.
Collateral
You probably hear the word collateral used [...]