by bkabritsor | Sep 22, 2021 | Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Management, Personal Bankruptcy
No one ever wants to think that they will face bankruptcy, but it is likely more common than you think. According to the U.S. Courts, 544,463 people filed for bankruptcy in 2020. The process is also not as scary as you may think, though there are many myths and...
by [email protected] | Aug 10, 2021 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
From credit cards, car loans and mortgages to unexpected health care costs, if you are like many Americans, you may be carrying many types of debt, and you may be behind on your payments. Facing foreclosure, repossession and harassing creditor calls, you may be...
by bkabritsor | Jan 11, 2021 | Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
When January arrives, many people face the struggle of paying off holiday-related credit card debt. When you have a tight budget, these extra payments can make it even more difficult to make ends meet. Review these options for credit card debt if you want to address...
by [email protected] | Oct 12, 2018 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
When you first realized you were financially in over your head, you likely did what many other Wisconsin residents do in similar situations: You tried to handle it yourself. Perhaps, you tightened your purse strings and started packing lunches from home for work...
by [email protected] | Feb 14, 2018 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
People get into debt for a variety of reasons. Whether you ended up there through a job loss, unexpected illness or injury, or some other monetary calamity, you now need to find a debt relief option that allows you to get back on your feet financially. You’re...
by [email protected] | Apr 25, 2017 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
If you consider filing for bankruptcy, a test outlined in the U.S. Bankruptcy Code makes figuring out if you qualify, along with determining which chapter of bankruptcy you should file, fairly simple. If you want to file for bankruptcy, you must complete the...
by [email protected] | Mar 31, 2017 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
March and April are peak months for filing bankruptcy and attorneys know why: The people who come to them are unable to even afford the small legal fees associated with bankruptcy petitions without their tax return money.It’s no secret that many Americans have...
by [email protected] | Mar 30, 2017 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Once the decision has been made to pursue bankruptcy, people often examine the different types of bankruptcy available to them. Most individuals file either a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. For many, Chapter 7 bankruptcy is preferable because they want to get...
by [email protected] | Mar 30, 2017 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
When looking for debt relief options, it’s normal to question how each option really works and how each actually helps your situation. In Wisconsin, there are many possible solutions. The best option for you will depend on your individual situation. People often...