At the height of the Great Recession in 2009, more than 1.4 million people filed for bankruptcy protection. As the American economy struggled to regain its footing, that number actually increased the following year. Nearly 1.6 million citizens filed for protection in federal courts in 2010, according to statistics released by the Administrative Office of […]

Did you know that banks and other creditors may continue to list a debt on your credit report even after that debt has been paid? When your credit report reflects a debt that hasn’t been paid, your credit rating can drop drastically. In some cases, that poor credit rating can even mean that you will […]

Before making the decision to file for bankruptcy, it is important to realize that there are four different types of ways individuals and companies can file. Your bankruptcy attorney will be able to help you determine whether you should file for Chapter 7, 11, 12, or 13. Chapters 7 and 13 are personal options. On […]

Nobody wants to find himself or herself in the position of facing harsh financial realities. Mounting debts and obligations, a growing sense of stress and anxiety about what to do, and being unable to meet all of the demands you’re facing. If you’re in the position of wanting or needing to file bankruptcy, then before […]