If you are considering bankruptcy, you may not realize that it’s no longer necessary to appear before a bankruptcy judge. Just the thought of this appearance could cause you to put off your filing, which could only worsen your financial situation further. There is a meeting that you must attend, however, but you should not get unduly stressed out about it. You can find out what this meeting is all about by reading below, so that you will be prepared and feel more at ease when the time comes.…
The current economic climate is extremely tough for small-business owners, and many companies are being eaten up by ever-increasing interest rates and tough competition on the marketplace. If you are the owner of a small business that is struggling, you may have to file for bankruptcy to clear your debts and get a fresh start. Many people don’t fully understand bankruptcy, so to help you with this, below are three things to remember if you are considering filing for bankruptcy:…
The entire purpose of going through the arduous process of filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy is to get relief from your debts by having the court discharge them. However, things don’t always go as planned, and the court may dismiss your case rather than grant you a discharge. Here are two reasons why this may happen and what you can do to avoid it.
Attempted Fraud or Misrepresentation
Possibly the most common reason people have their bankruptcy discharges denied is because of fraud or misrepresentation.…
