Livonia Bankruptcy Law Blog
Why are more older people facing bankruptcy?
Even among people who have planned well and saved for years to fund their retirement, unexpected events may end up eating into their nest eggs, leaving them with virtually nothing at a time when they no longer work and earn an income. Despite the belief that serious...
Stopping foreclosure proceedings with Chapter 13 bankruptcy
Past posts on this blog detailed some of the differences between the various forms of personal bankruptcy. Many people in Michigan may wonder why anyone seeking bankruptcy protection would try and file under Chapter 13 given that it does not offer the comprehensive...
Why is it so easy to get into credit card debt?
Credit card debt is a huge issue for many people, and it does not just affect those who are bad with finances. It can happen to anyone. Out of control credit card debt is not always the result of not being responsible with your credit. U.S. News and World Report...
How can I benefit from an automatic stay?
Some people fear filing for bankruptcy, believing it will cast a stigma that will be hard to recover from. In reality, many people have successfully used bankruptcy to get out from under burdensome debt and return to fiscal solvency. One of the valuable tools...
The benefits of Chapter 7 bankruptcy
When unexpected financial strife affects your ability to pay debts, you may find yourself quickly overwhelmed and unable to catch up. The loss of a job, an illness or other issues may cause this circumstance, but Chapter 7 bankruptcy could help. Forbes reports that...
Keep a close eye on your debt-to-income ratio
If you have too much debt relative to your income, you may have trouble securing a mortgage, auto loan or any other type of financing. In fact, the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau notes that any debt-to-income ratio above 43% is likely to be problematic....
What is an exemption in bankruptcy?
Filing Chapter 7 may be intimidating at first because it is a liquidation process, which means the court can seize your assets and sell them to repay your debts. However, the court does not want to leave you destitute after your bankruptcy. The goal is to help you get...
What is bankruptcy liquidation?
Chapter 7 bankruptcy processes may give you options for paying back your creditors when you no longer have a source of income or your debt far outpaces it. According to the United States Courts, both individuals and companies may file for this type of bankruptcy once...
Can Chapter 13 save your home from foreclosure?
If the recent economic downturn hit you hard, you may face serious financial difficulties that put you in fear of losing your home to foreclosure. You consequently may wish to consider filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Why? Because as US Courts explains, Chapter 13 can...
What is a secured credit card?
If you have just filed for bankruptcy, a credit card is likely the last thing that you need or want. However, not all credit cards are equal, and some of them can be a great tool to help you rebuild your credit score in the aftermath of filing bankruptcy. Secured...
