Basics of Personal Bankruptcy
According to the National Bankruptcy Center, in 2009 1.41 million Americans filed for personal bankruptcy. Job losses and decreased income nationwide fueled the surge in filings, which showed an increase of over 32% from the year before. With more and more people feeling the weight of debt, many are asking if bankruptcy is an option […]
Chapter 11 versus Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
The financial crisis is taking a toll on many Americans. The unemployment rate is higher than it has been in years and many people are finding themselves upside down on their homes. Owing more on your home than it is currently worth is a very difficult situation, especially if you don’t have a job to […]
Student Loans Non-dischargeable by Bankruptcy
One thing that most students are familiar with is debt. There are very few people that can get through years of higher education without compiling some kind of debt. Schooling is expensive and since it can be difficult to pay for living expenses, tuition, books, and recreation, students may be forced to take out student […]
Child Support Non-Dischargeable by Bankruptcy
Finances are something that every family worries about at some point. With the different monthly bills that families have to pay, it is no wonder that many people struggle to pay the bills. The economy has not made paying those bills any easier. Sadly, a large number of families have now found themselves upside down […]