Filing for Chapter 7? Avoid the errors that could derail your bankruptcy case or leave you worse off financially.

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Filing for bankruptcy should be a last resort, but it can give you a fresh start. There are different kinds of bankruptcy you can file; the one you choose depends on what you’re eligible for and how ...

A bankruptcy court properly denied a Massachusetts attorney's bankruptcy petition after finding he had engaged in "clear and blatant misconduct" for false oaths about his law firm's income and his ...

See if you qualify to lower your monthly payments, reduce multiple payments into 1 and become debt free in 24-48 months. Filing for bankruptcy should be a last resort, but it can give you a fresh ...

Chapter 7 bankruptcy is faster and cheaper than Chapter 13 bankruptcy, but it’s not the best option for everyone. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...