Do I have to be a certain age to file for bankruptcy?
You have to be at least 18 years old and capable of entering into a contract to file for bankruptcy.
Do I have to go to court?
Generally speaking, no. The bankruptcy process requires you to attend a meeting of creditors with a bankruptcy trustee. This is a proceeding of a sense,
Can I keep my car in bankruptcy
Usually, the answer to that question is yes. Sometimes you’re going to enter into a reaffirmation agreement with the bank. Other times you might offer
Will Bankruptcy help me deal with wage garnishment?
Yes, the act of filing a bankruptcy petition will create an automatic stay that immediately stops a wage garnishment.
Do I need to take a credit counseling course before filing for bankruptcy?
The answer to that question is yes. In 2005, Congress passed a law that required everybody filing for bankruptcy to obtain a credit counseling certificate
Does bankruptcy automatically remove liens against any property I own?
The answer to that question is generally no. You would have to file a motion to strip the Lean In bankruptcy, and that sometimes incurs
