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Too much debt? Bankruptcy may be a solution

Do any of these situations sound familiar?

  • A medical crisis has you drowning in medical bills
  • You are unemployed or have been laid off of work
  • You are facing a divorce
  • Your credit card balances are out of control
  • You are faced with unmanageable debt from credit cards, personal loans, or mortgages
  • You are unaware of your bankruptcy options, including Chapter 7 or
  • Chapter 13

    With legal help, you may be able to qualify for bankruptcy.

    Bankruptcy lawyers can stop wage garnishments, repossessions, foreclosures, bankruptcy lawsuits and creditor harassment. We can evaluate your credit card debts, loans, and mortgages with comprehensive debt and bankruptcy consultation.

    Bankruptcy solutions can help you keep your home, your car, and your wages.

    Bankruptcy Articles

    Death of Owner and Decline in Housing Market Ruined Moving Business
    In 2007, Davi and Valenti Movers saw their demise. Part of the reason is due to the death of the owner Leonard Valenti, who died in 2005 due to cancer, and issues in the housing market that resulted in fewer people moving, so there was no need for the company's moving services.

    Energy Company Plans to File Bankruptcy
    Ethanex Energy is seeking bankruptcy protection after failing to raise interim financing in the amount of $1.5 million, according to a March 24, 2008 posting with security regulators.

    Budget Woes May Force Vallejo to Declare Bankruptcy
    Bankruptcy may be in the near future for Vallejo because of a budget crisis that is only getting worse due to rising payroll expenses, failing tax revenue, and a slumping housing market. On Thursday, the city council is expected to vote on whether or not they agree with the city manager's advice that the city should file for Chapter 9 bankruptcy. Chapter 9 bankruptcy would give the city the ability to renegotiate its debts with its creditors.

    ATM Financial Files Bankruptcy Amid Fraud Accusations
    A Garner Company named ATM Financial, has decided to file for bankruptcy amid last week's accusations that the company committed fraud against one of its clients. The Tuesday bankruptcy filing in Florida's federal bankruptcy court is in an effort for the company to use Chapter 11 bankruptcy to reorganize its debts.

    Hospitals Allegedly May Hold at Least One Purse String of Personal Bankruptcies
    Between the years of 2004-06 hospital bills were allegedly a factor in close to 18,000 personal bankruptcy filings. The amount of defaulted medical bills was allegedly just under $20 million throughout the state. Everyone knows that a quick trip to the hospital doesn't equal a short and inexpensive bill.

    Mike Nifong, Former Durham D.A., Files Bankruptcy
    Bankrupt and Belly Up
    Bankruptcy Debt Help: When You’re In Over Your Head
    Supplier for Chrysler Files Bankruptcy

    Bankruptcy In the News

    JAN-3-08: U.S. personal bankruptcy filings jumped 40 percent in 2007 due to rising mortgage payments, job losses and other financial pressures. [HERALD: BANKRUPTCY]

    SEP-11-05: Research shows that areas hit by hurricanes and tropical storms typically experience doubled bankruptcy filings. Victims of Hurricane Katrina hope for bankruptcy help. [USA TODAY]

    APR-2005: President Bush signed the new Bankruptcy Bill April 20, 2005. The overall effect of the Bill is that it will make it harder for individuals to "wipe-out" their existing debts. With this new Bankruptcy Law, more individuals will be forced into the "repayment" type of bankruptcy in which an individual pays back, over a period of 3 to 5 years, a percentage of what he owes to his creditors.

    [Learn More about the Bankruptcy Reform Bill]

    Register your Bankruptcy Complaint

    The new bankruptcy law took effect October 17, 2005, so if you are curious as to whether or not bankruptcy could be an alternative for you, complete this FREE legal evaluation form.




    Posted on May-18-05
    Updated on Apr-24-08

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