Following on from our 2015 Minnesota Bankruptcy Statistics article, we thought we’d compare Minnesota to the states with the highest ratio of Chapter 7 / lowest 13 Bankruptcies in 2015. How does Minnesota compare to the states with the highest and lowest number of bankruptcies filed in 2015? How does Minnesota compare to the highest and lowest… Read more »
10 Things that take longer than a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy discharge
In our experience, you can expect your discharge after 180 days (6 months) of filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. This time we’ll take a more light-hearted look at some of the things that take longer than a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. In no particular order, here are our top 10. 1. Pregnancy We all know that… Read more »
Why the cost of filing for bankruptcy varies
The cost of filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy can vary enormously between bankruptcy attorneys within the same city, state, and across America as whole. We’ll explain some of the reasons why the cost of filing for bankruptcy differs, and what the reasons mean for you. 1. Cost of living The cost… Read more »
10 Reasons you can’t afford Chapter 13 repayments
Even though you’ve successfully filed for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, through no fault of your own you may still be affected by the same or different issues that made you file for bankruptcy in the first place, so you might still struggle to make your Chapter 13 repayments. Here in no particular order are the 10… Read more »
What happens if you can’t afford chapter 13 payments?
If your financial situation changes and you can’t afford Chapter 13 Bankruptcy payments, then you’ll be worried that your case will be dismissed, and that you’ll still have your debts, and are not able to afford to pay them back. Fortunately, help is at hand, and you’ll soon be able to decide on the best… Read more »
What will your bankruptcy attorney fees cover?
If you’re watching every penny, and think that bankruptcy attorney fees are expensive, then you’ll want to know exactly what you’re getting for your money. There are potential risks with choosing a cheap bankruptcy attorney, so you’ll want to know what our bankruptcy attorney fees typically cover: 1. Talking to you to fully understand your situation We’ll… Read more »