Many people mistakenly believe that they won’t be able to buy a house at all after filing bankruptcy, or at least until the bankruptcy falls off their credit report after 7-10 years. This isn’t necessarily true. In fact, there are ways to purchase a new home after a successful bankruptcy. Doing so may even help you […]

When considering bankruptcy, it’s common to hear others’ suggestions that will allegedly prepare you financially for the bankruptcy process or help make your bankruptcy easier. However, some of this well-intentioned advice can actually jeopardize your bankruptcy claim. Here’s what you want to avoid before filing for either a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. […]

Filing for bankruptcy can bring you financial relief after being overwhelmed with debt. However, some people find themselves in debt again, usually due to circumstances outside of their control. For example, a medical emergency or a sudden move could put you in financial distress again, leaving you little choice but to look into bankruptcy. Is […]

Typically, tax debt is considered to be “secured debt” and takes precedence even over student loans. What this means is that most people will still owe back taxes, even after filing for bankruptcy. However, there are some unique circumstances in which bankruptcy will allow tax debt to be discharged like other debts in a Chapter […]

While many people do not have the option to choose between Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy based on their finances and the debts they owe, some people do have the ability to select which type of bankruptcy works best for their situation. If you pass the means test and are eligible for Chapter […]