Category Archives: Free Consultation
Five Tips for Dealing with Significant Debt
Debt can pile up unexpectedly, and before you know it, you’re struggling to pay your creditors. It might seem insurmountable, but don’t give up. Instead, try these five strategies for managing your debt and getting back on track: 1) Ask for help. Your creditors are not rooting for you to fail. If you’re having trouble […]
How Do I Pay for My Bankruptcy Attorney?
It may seem counter-intuitive, but it’s a fact – filing for bankruptcy and hiring a bankruptcy attorney costs money. But how do you get that money if you are filing for bankruptcy? Aren’t you filing for bankruptcy because you have no money to spare? Just because you are lacking in funds doesn’t mean you shouldn’t […]
Bankruptcy Filings Fell in 2011
The year 2011 saw an 11.7% drop in bankruptcy filings from 2010, according to a year-end study from Epiq Systems. In 2010, 1,561,008 people filed for bankruptcy, while in 2011 that number dropped to 1,379,113. About 70% of the filings are Chapter 7, which allow individuals to discharge their debts completely (if they pass a […]
Warren Sapp Files for Bankruptcy
Former NFL star Warren Sapp recently filed for bankruptcy, owing more than $6.7 million to creditors and back child support and alimony. Sapp has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Florida. Telling reporters, “Do you think I wanted to declare bankruptcy? It was either this or go to jail. Those were my choices,” Sapp blames […]
Free Consultation – Fact or Fiction?
Many bankruptcy attorneys claim to provide a free consultation regarding your situation. The question is what is considered a consultation. This definition can vary wildly between attorneys. Currently, there is no regulation governing what a consultation may or may not cover, and for some it is extremely minimal. Some bankruptcy attorneys do not offer free […]
