Whether you are struggling with dementia, have an anxiety disorder or are facing mental challenges due to a recent head injury, there are many ways in which your mental state can disrupt your life. If you plan on filing for bankruptcy or are already in the middle of...
Is Chapter 7 more common than Chapter 13?
When it comes to filing for bankruptcy, you have many issues to take into consideration if you are struggling with debt. It is important to understand how Chapter 13 differs in comparison to Chapter 7 and make sure you move forward with the strategy that makes the...
After filing for Chapter 13 you will attend the 341 meeting
After you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection you will make an important stop on the way to resolving your debt: You will attend the 341 meeting. What kind of meeting is this and what will happen? About the meeting The 341 meeting is named after Section 341 of...
How are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 different?
If you find yourself without a job due to the recent economic downturn and consequently facing serious financial difficulties, you may have begun thinking about filing bankruptcy. However, you likely have numerous questions about the types of bankruptcy relief...
What considerations go into creating the Chapter 13 repayment plan?
In Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you must prepare a repayment plan for your debts. You will work with the trustee in your case to create this plan. You must have a regular income to file this type of bankruptcy so that you have the funds to repay your creditors. According...
How does wage garnishment work in Tennessee?
Wage garnishment is a recourse that creditors take when you do not make regular payments on your debts. And while it can feel unfair and put undue pressure on your financial situation, as long as they get approval from the courts, these liens can pull a portion of...
When Chapter 13 bankruptcy is right for you
People who struggle to stay on top of and ahead of their debts know the stress that a growing mound of debt can put on them. The inability to repay debts can leave them facing calls and letters from debt collectors and begin to make them fear losing assets or more....
Is it really impossible to discharge student debt in bankruptcy?
Federal student loan debt cripples many working adults as they struggle to keep their families afloat. You may have heard that it is impossible to discharge student loans when you file bankruptcy. However, there is a way to have your federal student loan debts...
What can bankruptcy’s automatic stay protect you against?
Pondering whether filing for bankruptcy may give you your best possible chance at a fresh financial start? You are not alone. Increasingly, Americans are finding themselves inundated with bills, expenses and calls from debt collectors. If you are among those facing...
Can bankruptcy stop your property from being foreclosed?
If you are unable to pay your mortgage in Tennessee, you may end up defaulting. When this happens, the lender may choose to foreclose the property, repossessing it and forcing you to vacate. Understandably, this can be incredibly stressful for you and your family; and...