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Introduction to Bankruptcy for Individuals in Phoenix and Tucson Bankruptcy is often a confusing subject. As with most issues involving the law, it can be hard to dig through all the legal jargon used. Especially when you’re feeling stressed about your finances, it can be even harder to understand the process. We’re here to walk […]

When you file for bankruptcy, which type of bankruptcy you can qualify for and how much you can keep are all dependent on the amount of income you are deemed to have under the eyes of federal bankruptcy law. Many people depend on Social Security to survive from month to month, and still others use […]

Many people are confused about the difference between a charge-off and a bankruptcy discharge.  What is the difference, and which one is better? A charge-off occurs when your creditor, usually the bank with which you have your credit card, declares that your debt is unlikely to be collected.  The bank has, after assessing your situation, […]

For years, healthcare has been a major subject of discussion in the United States.  Costs are ever-increasing, and many claim there is no clear solution, while others propose very different solutions to the problem.  But it should come as no surprise that medical debt has become a larger and larger factor leading to bankruptcy, according […]

It is one of the oddities of life:  a business can file for Chapter 11 and remain respectable, while those who file for Chapter 7 or 13 are ashamed and embarrassed.  Is bankruptcy really something to be embarrassed about, and is there a difference between a corporate bankruptcy and a personal one? The main reason […]

  When filing for bankruptcy, most people are aware that they may have less control over their assets, and may even have to surrender some assets.  However, many people are unaware of the fact that a bankruptcy filing technically changes the nature of your assets in the eyes of the court, and that timing makes […]

There was the dot com bubble, the housing bubble, now the student loan bubble. Student loan debt has grown dramatically in the recent past. In 2010 student loan debt exceeded credit card debt. In 2011 it surpassed auto loans. There is now more than one trillion dollars in student debt according to the Consumer Financial […]

If you are not current on your car payments, your options will depend greatly on the type of bankruptcy you choose. If Chapter 7 bankruptcy is right for you, because you have mostly unsecured debt or would like to complete the process quickly, you may be wondering whether you have to surrender your car in […]

Filing for bankruptcy is a huge decision, that will have an impact on your life for years to come. This impact can be good, and it can also be bad. For most people, it is a huge relief with some negative side effects. But no matter what your situation, below are a list of things […]

You have been served with a complaint. Whether that lawsuit stems from a car accident or contractual breach, you may automatically wonder what the result may be. Could you lose everything you own? It is good to know that bankruptcy can be a solution in some cases. When can bankruptcy help, and at what point […]