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Filing for Bankruptcy When Unemployed

Filing for Bankruptcy When Unemployed

Jan 22, 2024 | Bankruptcy, Christopher Stanfield

Are you facing financial difficulties because of unemployment? Has the burden of debt become overwhelming? If you’re thinking about filing for bankruptcy, you may wonder how your unemployment status affects the process. In this article, we will look at common concerns about filing for bankruptcy while unemployed and provide insights into how being unemployed may …

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How Could Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Affect Your Car Lease?

3 Benefits of Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Jan 15, 2024 | Bankruptcy, Casey Taylor

Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the most commonly filed bankruptcy. It offers many benefits to debtors who want to get out from under the burden of debt. Below we explain 3 of the most important benefits of filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Stops Creditor Harassment As soon as you file your Chapter 7 bankruptcy a temporary injunction …

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Benefit of Chapter 13 Co-Debtor Stay

Benefit of Chapter 13 Co-Debtor Stay

Dec 18, 2023 | Bankruptcy, Spencer W. Jones

Are you thinking about filing for bankruptcy but are worried about how it may affect the cosigner of one or more of your debts? Do you want to get financial relief, but not at the expense of someone you care about? While this is a legitimate concern, there can be a way for you to …

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Understanding the Alabama Foreclosure Process and How Bankruptcy Can Help

Understanding the Alabama Foreclosure Process and How Bankruptcy Can Help

Nov 27, 2023 | Bankruptcy, Casey Taylor

Are you behind on your home mortgage payments? Do you fear your lender may be getting ready to foreclose on your home? Because the foreclosure process, especially in Alabama, can move quickly, you need to understand the process and your rights. When Can the Foreclosure Process Start in Alabama? According to federal laws, a lender …

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Top 10 Reasons You May Need to File Bankruptcy

Top 10 Reasons You May Need to File Bankruptcy

Nov 6, 2023 | Bankruptcy, Casey Taylor

Bankruptcy is not something that anyone wants to go through, but sometimes it is necessary in order to get a fresh start and regain control of your finances. Here are the top 10 reasons you may need to file for bankruptcy. 1. Wage Garnishment If you are behind on your debts, your creditors may seek …

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Learning How to Dispute Credit Errors

Learning How to Dispute Credit Errors

Oct 30, 2023 | Bankruptcy, Spencer W. Jones

A credit report is a statement, frequently reviewed when engaging in financial activity, which may use to determine an individual’s financial reliability. It can also be used as a tool to help understand your financial health. Information on your credit report can be used to determine whether you qualify for loans, can open a bank …

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Why Bankruptcy Should Not Be Your Last Resort

Why Bankruptcy Should Not Be Your Last Resort

Oct 16, 2023 | Bankruptcy, Christopher Stanfield

Do you struggle financially? Have you considered filing bankruptcy but keep delaying because you feel a need to “make good” on your debts or you fear potential damage to your credit? According to a recent study, the longer you wait to file bankruptcy, the more you could damage to your financial future. Life in the …

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Credit Card Debt and Bankruptcy

Credit Card Debt and Bankruptcy

Oct 2, 2023 | Bankruptcy, Spencer W. Jones

Are you overwhelmed with credit card debt? Most people that find themselves overburdened with credit card debt started using credit cards to supplement their income to help make ends meet. In the beginning it can be easy to maintain a small payment on a single card; but, for a variety of different reasons, that one …

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in Alabama

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in Alabama

Sep 18, 2023 | Bankruptcy, Christopher Stanfield

Being in debt can feel overwhelming, especially when it’s combined with other financial difficulties. When you have too much debt, it can make it difficult to manage your money and afford the necessary living expenses. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is one way that could help you get your finances back on track. It could allow you …

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Filing Bankruptcy on Personal Loans

Filing Bankruptcy on Personal Loans

Sep 11, 2023 | Bankruptcy, Casey Taylor

Filing Bankruptcy on Personal Loans According to data from the credit bureau TransUnion, personal loans are the fastest-growing consumer debt. The credit bureau says from the first quarter of 2017 to the first quarter of 2018 the number of outstanding loans rose from 16.9 million to 19.2 million. They attribute the growth in personal loans …

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