Ch. 7 Bankruptcy

If you are struggling to pay your bills, you certainly are not alone. In fact, according to Fox Business, half of American adults have had trouble paying credit card bills, medical debt, student loans or other outstanding balances during the past year. Thankfully,...

If you are a parent, you may have thought your financial obligation to your children would end when they became adults. Still, according to Prudential, roughly half of American adults say they are struggling financially. If your children are in this group, they may...

Most people know that divorce puts additional stress on a person's finances. This could lead to bankruptcy during an especially challenging time. A few facts could help a person cope when faced with both marital and financial difficulties. Handling both at the same...

Many people across Maryland struggle to stay on top of their finances, so if you find yourself facing similar circumstances, you are not alone. After considering your options, you may decide that filing for bankruptcy might give you your strongest chance of digging...

For many Maryland consumers, filing for bankruptcy means a chance at a fresh start. Though not necessarily appropriate in all situations, filing for bankruptcy may help you get a better grip on your finances so that you are able to avoid falling into deep debt again...

Dealing with debt collectors is not the most fun thing. It becomes even more harrowing when up against a debt collector who refuses to abide by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). The ways in which a debt collector may avoid abiding by the FDCPA can differ...

Getting behind on your bills can be incredibly stressful. Concerns about keeping your home, your car and your way of life can keep you up at night. Creditors who constantly attempt to collect on bills you have no way to pay do not help lower your stress. One of the...

Maryland residents may ask the court to exempt their vehicles when filing for bankruptcy. Your car’s value and the amount left on an auto loan may determine whether you could keep it. The type of bankruptcy you file may also affect your ability to protect your...

If you struggle to stay on top of your bills every month and feel like you will never get out of debt, bankruptcy may be a helpful option. There are two types of consumer bankruptcy, which include Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, and filing may help you move forward...

Collection calls may at first cause a nuisance, but they may soon become a bigger issue. When debtors want to collect, they may take legal action against you. If this is where you find yourself, you may want to consider filing bankruptcy. Unlike years ago, the legal...