A Chapter 7 bankruptcy is one of the most common forms of bankruptcy filed today. It involves liquidating the majority of your non-exempt assets (excluding things you need for daily living, like your home and car) and using those funds to pay your debts. Anything left over that is an unsecured debt is typically discharged,… Read More »

Student loans are typically considered one of the few non-dischargeable debts in a bankruptcy claim. Other non-dischargeable debts include tax debt and other types of secured debt. However, there are some circumstances that will give a person the ability to have their student loans discharged anyway. This loophole is called the Brunner Test. The Brunner… Read More »

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… Read More »

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.… Read More »

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… Read More »