Tag Archives: bankruptcy attorney
- Houston, Texas Bankruptcy Lawyer – Find the Right One for You
Throughout the years this site has helped a variety of folks in Houston, TX to resolve their specific debt problems. Seldom will a person seek out our guidance with the hope that we decide they ought to seek bankruptcy relief. More often than not it’s the exact opposite which is actually the case. Consumers come [...]
- All My Credit Card Debt Has Gone to Collections and My Sister-In-Law is Suggesting Bankruptcy. – Alyce
“Hi Mr. Roberts, Thank you in advance for your help. Presently I have about $16,000.00 of credit card debt. All have gone to collections and the largest has acquired an attorney. I have recieved a notice of civil action from them. I have spoken to them and they are willing to take payments if I [...]
- All About Bankruptcy – Chapter 7 Bankruptcy – Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Article I, Section 8, of the United States Constitution authorizes Congress to enact “uniform Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies.” Under this grant of authority, Congress enacted the “Bankruptcy Code” in 1978. The Bankruptcy Code, which is codified as title 11 of the United States Code, has been amended several times since its enactment. It [...]
- Gerri Detweiler and I Talk Honestly About Debt
Gerri Detweiler and I talked recently via Skype video about debt for a video blog she did for DebtConsolidationCare.com. Below you will find our discussion which surrounded the issues I brought up in my article The Honest and Unvarnished Truth About How to Get Out of Debt. @GetOutOfDebtGuy
- I Am Filing Bankruptcy But My Attorney is Waiting For Stuff From Me. – Brent
Brent “Dear Steve, I consulted an attorney 2 months ago about bankruptcy and retained them to proceed with the process. I have only 2 more item to give the attorny before they proceed. I have fallen behind on my car payment and they repoed it yesterday. I am wanting and needing the car back very [...]
- Robert is a Farmer, a Contractor and Behind in Bills
“Dear Steve, I have some credit card debt I can’t pay. I’m on disability and 66 years old and was paying them with the few jobs I had. I am a contractor and need to keep my Lowe’s accounts if I ever get some jobs. The other cards are farm and shop related. My wife [...]
- How Do You Value Your Quality of Life? Debt Solutions to Fix The Future
Debt doesn’t just affect the people actually in debt, it often affects the ones around them, near and dear to them. I know this from first hand experience as someone who has loved and lived with someone so deep in debt they could not see a way out. Not only is the emotional toll hard [...]
- I’m on Active Duty in San Diego But Deep in Debt. What Can We Do? – Andrew
Andrew “Dear Steve, I am active duty and was stationed in San Diego and we dropped to one income and run up an extreme amount of debt (45,000). I am looking at options and wanted to file Chapter 13 but is it true that they take all of your disposable income? And if so is [...]
- Carolyn Writes In And Wants a New Mortgage In Bankruptcy
“Dear Steve, My husband and I are in bankruptsy, we have a 3 year plan with one year left on the plan. Our mortgage company has us on an ARM and wont remodify our loan. How can we get out of chapter 13 and get into a fix rate mortgage? Carolyn” The Answer: Dear [...]
- Trisha is a Single Mom, Separated, and Facing Bankruptcy. What Should She Do?
Trisha “Dear Steve, I am a single mom and heavily in debt. I was living with my husband (we are legally separated) because of finances but recently I moved out. I am not behind on my payments at this time because I didn’t have to pay rent, utilities, etc. It is only a matter of [...]
- Would I Run Into Trouble Filing a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? – Lee
“Dear Steve, Since last March, I have charged $30,000.00 in Credit Card purchases. The bulk of this was March thru May 2008. In May My hours were reduced (At that point I was using my credit card for survival. I.E. Groceries, Gas, Utilities, Car Repairs and needs). In August I was laid off and still [...]
- Lisa is Over Her Credit Limit, Unable to Pay the Minimum Payment, and Thinking of Bankruptcy
“Dear Steve, I am unable to make my minimum payment on my only credit card therefore, not only has my interest gone through the roof I am now over my credit limit. I don’t want to file for bankruptcy. What are my options to get this under control and get my credit card paid off? [...]
- Kayte Has Drained Her Savings And Can’t Pay The Bills Anymore
Kayte “Dear Steve, My husband and I have roughly $75,000 in credit card debt. Due to the economy, we both have experienced a substantial decrease in our income (i.e., commission based pay). We have exhausted our savings trying to keep up with our mortgage payment, credit card payments, car payments and other cost. We are [...]
- Ben Wants To Know, “Will I Ever Get My Life Back After Bankruptcy?”
Ben wrote in through the GetOutofDebt.org site and asked for help and advice. “Dear Steve, At times I feel like my life is over. This year I did something I never thought I’d ever do, I went bankrupt. I was raised to pay my bills and I’ve always done that, but last year my overtime [...]
- My Husband and I Are Considering Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Oklahoma. – Amber
Amber “Dear Steve, My husband and I are considering filing chapter 7 bankruptcy in Oklahoma. The only thing that I have in my name is $5,000 worth of property. My grandparents gave it to me and the way the deed is wrote up is that I can’t ever sell it. It can only be passed [...]