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“I’m afraid to file for bankruptcy.” “What will others think?” “Filing for bankruptcy will make me a failure.” Oftentimes, there is a stigma that goes with filing for bankruptcy. But this bankruptcy shame is unfounded. Holding back from filing for bankruptcy or reaching out to an attorney won’t stop the calls from creditors. Neither will it save your home or…
There are several players involved in a bankruptcy proceeding. While each case is different, most people who file for bankruptcy will spend the majority of their time with their attorney and a few minutes with a trustee (defined below). In fact, during most bankruptcy proceedings, the person who files for bankruptcy will rarely see anyone else, including a judge. Here are the parties involved in…
The decision to file for bankruptcy is an important decision in one’s life that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Some people wonder how they got to the point of contemplating bankruptcy and some are unsure about whether bankruptcy is right for them. Not everyone who files for bankruptcy has had the same financial journey. Here are 5 common reasons why people…