Bankruptcy Filling - Not For Everyone!


by Jayen Woods - Date: 2008-08-23 - Word Count: 419 Share This!

It is not always easy to file for bankruptcy, which in many instances, is something that logically does not go down too well with a person. Although the fact that the law does offer you protection in case you do file for bankruptcy will certainly make things a little more palatable for you.

Before you go out and decide to file bankruptcy, there are certain things to take into consideration about how to file bankruptcy.

The most obvious first thing you need to do is to research all of your available options so as to ensure that bankruptcy really is your only true way forward, since filing bankruptcy will show on your public record for as long as 10 years.

The different kinds of bankruptcy

If you end up having to file bankruptcy, as an individual you will find that there are two different kinds of bankruptcy you can try and file for.

As an individual, filing for chapter seven bankruptcies is the most popular option since this eradicates all debts; however BAPCPA has more or less discouraged individuals from filing for chapter seven bankruptcies now.

Although the chances of being accepted due to the strict regulations for chapter seven normally are slim, it is still normally worth applying. If things don't work out you will then have to file chapter 13 which although will not eliminate all of your debts will provide you with at least some financial relief.

One thing you must do is to research well all of your available options before you go ahead and fill bankruptcy, once you've filled, there's no turning back!

When you are sure that bankruptcy is the option for you, your best next step would be to higher the services of a bankruptcy lawyer or attorney, the last thing you need is to mess up your bankruptcy because you didn't know the system well enough.

Waste no time, once you have a suitable bankruptcy lawyer or attorney you will want to discuss with them fully your case and get their advice on how would be the best way to proceed.

Keeping hold of bankruptcy records after you have filed is important so you should hold on to them for a least 12 years from the date that you filed your bankruptcy.

If you have done your research into all of your options and have got a good bankruptcy attorney or lawyer on your side, you should be able to deal with this difficult time in your life efficiently and can start to get on your way to financial success once more.

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