Not unless you want to! It is unusual for someone to lose a car or any other property that they do not want to lose in a bankruptcy case. It’s common for people to file bankruptcy in order to get rid of a vehicle. They lose it because they want…
The bankruptcy code does not require that you reaffirm, or sign an agreement to continue to be personally responsible for the payments on your mortgage. As long as you continue to pay the house notes they cannot foreclose. However, most mortgage companies will not report your payments to the credit…
Can you get credit after filing bankruptcy? Absolutely. Will you have to wait for ten years to get a house or a car? Absolutely not. Credit card companies will pack your mailbox with offers of credit. They want you back in the system using credit cards and carrying a large…
Mississippi is not a community property state and in most cases, a husband and wife are not responsible for each other’s debts. There are some exceptions, but they usually would only come up in a divorce or action between the husband and wife, not in a situation between the husband…
Your Debts, My Debts and Our Debts. Married and struggling with money problems? Thinking about filing bankruptcy? You know married couples can file bankruptcy together, they do it all the time. In most cases it’s better for them if they do. But, what if your spouse doesn’t want to file…
Many people believe they will lose their retirement money if they file for bankruptcy. This is not true. Many clients meet with me and state that they “cashed out their retirement and are ready to file bankruptcy.” This is not necessary. Retirement accounts and pension plans are fully…
If you are considering filing bankruptcy, you need to think about your savings and checking accounts. There are a couple of important reasons to change credit unions or banks before you file bankruptcy: First of all, many banks will freeze accounts that have your name on them as soon as…
If you are having trouble paying back your student loan debt, the Department of Education has options that will give you more protection from debt collectors collecting on federal education loans. These regulations should make it easier for you to get your federal student loans out of default. These rules…
TransUnion, Equifax and Experian are the three credit bureaus that everyone is familiar with. Did you know that there are also credit bureaus for checks? If you bounced a check or used an overdraft on your checking account, you are in their database. All of the major banks regularly report…
Can you pay your credit cards after filing bankruptcy? Of course. You can pay anyone you want to pay. But should you? Let’s explore whether first of all you can keep them, and second if you have anything to gain by paying debts that were wiped out by the bankruptcy…