Memphis Bankruptcy Law Blog
Beware of scams that falsely promise foreclosure relief
When you are facing foreclosure, you may be feeling vulnerable and searching for ways to save your home. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation warns that if you are struggling to pay your loan, you may find yourself targeted by mortgage relief scams that hinder...
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 do you do when you are past your foreclosure sale date?
Nobody ever wants to lose their home. Unfortunately, when people lose their jobs, or when the real estate market crashes, they struggle with paying back very hefty mortgages. When you fall back on your payments for your home, chances are you may exhaust all options...
Depression, financial problems and bankruptcy
For those struggling with high levels of depression, daily life is tough for a host of reasons. Many people in this position experience problems in various facets of their lives, whether they have difficulty working or they are unable to stay in a relationship because...
Yes, you can buy a home after a bankruptcy
Many consumers struggling with excessive debt might feel a bit nervous about the thought of filing for bankruptcy. One of the reasons for this may well be the concerns they have about how a bankruptcy may impact them in the future. Bankruptcy offers people a way out...
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...
Understanding involuntary bankruptcy
If you are struggling with debt, you are not unlike many in Memphis. Yet your hope may be that you will be able to avoid action such as bankruptcy while still maintaining a firm financial footing. However, there may be scenarios where you are left with no choice. One...
Medical bills cause many to consider personal bankruptcy
An unexpected job loss may bring devastating financial conditions for many Tennessee residents, and the circumstances are often worse for individuals requiring medical treatments. For those employed, the effects of getting sick may also result in long-lasting...
Could a short sale stop your foreclosure?
Facing a foreclosure is a frustrating experience. You usually do not end up here unless you are having financial struggles. In this situation, you have a few options. If possible, you want to find the money to catch up on your mortgage payments and keep your home....
Filing for Chapter 7 as a small business owner
Small businesses encounter financial challenges for a wide variety of reasons and attorney Ben Sissman knows how tough it is for business owners in Memphis to work their way out of these situations. Some are able to create a payment plan to address their financial...
