Bankruptcy

When Can I Buy a House After Bankruptcy?

Buying a house after your bankruptcy case will probably come easier and quicker than you think.

Life After Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

How Chapter 13 bankruptcy will affect your credit, and how you can rebuild credit afterward.

Life After Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Learn how to rebuild your credit after Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

What Does Bankruptcy Do?

Bankruptcy can stop collection activities, eliminate most types of debt, and allow you to reorganize your debts and catch up on missed mortgage or car loan payments.

Bankruptcy Basics: Questions and Answers

Learn the basics about bankruptcy in this series of common questions and answers.

Bankruptcy for Small Business Owners: An Overview

An introduction to the various options small business owners have to file for bankruptcy protection, and the pros and cons of each.

What Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and How Do You File?

Get a quick overview of the process and steps involved in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case.

Can I File for Bankruptcy If I Am Unemployed?

Unemployment is not a bar to filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, but there are some things you may want to consider.

The Chapter 13 Confirmation Hearing

Learn about the confirmation hearing in Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, including when it will occur, how repayment plan objections are handled, and what will happen if your plan isn't confirmed.

What Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and How Do You File?

Get a quick overview of the process and steps involved in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case.

The Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Means Test

You must pass the means test to be eligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy discharge.

Which Type of Bankruptcy Should You File? Chapter 7 vs. 13

Once you've decided that bankruptcy is the right solution for your financial situation, you will need to decide which type of bankruptcy is best.

What Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and How Do You File?

Get a quick overview of the process and steps involved in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case.

Steps in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Case

The steps in a typical Chapter 13 bankruptcy case include filing initial paperwork, drafting a repayment plan, and attending a 341 meeting of creditors. After completing the three- to five-year repayment plan, the court discharges (wipes out) qualifying debt balances.

I just lost my job and need bankruptcy. Should I file now or wait?

In many situations, it makes sense to wait to file for bankruptcy if you've just lost your job.

Can I File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Keep My Property?

Many people file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection and keep all of their property while getting rid of their debts.

Federal Bankruptcy Exemptions

Find out if you can use the federal bankruptcy exemptions and what property they protect.

Bankruptcy Exemptions: Your Property in Bankruptcy

Learn how bankruptcy exemptions protect your property and assets in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, when you can use state and federal bankruptcy exemptions, and what will happen if the bankruptcy trustee or a creditor objects to an exemption.

How to Protect Your Bank Accounts in Bankruptcy

Here's what you can do to keep your bank account funds safe during bankruptcy.

Which Type of Bankruptcy Should You File? Chapter 7 vs. 13

Once you've decided that bankruptcy is the right solution for your financial situation, you will need to decide which type of bankruptcy is best.

When to Stop Paying Credit Cards and File for Bankruptcy

If you can't afford your credit card payments, bankruptcy might be a good option.

How Much of My Wages Can Be Garnished?

Federal and state law limits the amount that can be taken from your paycheck to pay debts.

Priority vs. Nonpriority Debts in Bankruptcy

Whether an unsecured debt is a priority debt or a nonpriority debt will affect how that claim is treated in bankruptcy.

Stopping Wage Garnishment Without Bankruptcy

In some situations, you can prevent a wage garnishment without bankruptcy.