Practice Area: Do you feel worried, trapped, scared, or embarrassed with nowhere to turn because of your financial situation ? Filing for Bankruptcy is a solution. The United States Congress created the bankruptcy system to help people in time of need. that time of need often arises when someone has lost their job, has a serious medical problem, or is going through a divorce. All too often the factors leading to financial difficulties are beyond the control of those suffering the dilemma.
Claiming Bankruptcy stops the constant harassing phone calls, alleviate the stress, anxiety, and emotional trauma you feel, can eliminate your debts, stop lawsuits in their tracks, stop wage attachments and wage garnishments, stop foreclosure, eliminate or reduce mortgages, eliminate or reduce liens, and improve your credit too The moment you file bankruptcy, the "automatic stay" springs into existence. the automatic stay is a federal court order that arises by operation of law. The automatic stay is the preliminary protection that you receive by filing bankruptcy and lasts during the entire course of your bankruptcy, (as long as you play by the rules). Your wages, vehicle, home, tax refund, bank account cannot be taken by the people you owe money. the people you owe money to our call creditors. Your creditors are not allowed to bill you or collect money from you for debts you owe when you file a petition in the Bankruptcy Court. Bankruptcy is a chance for a Fresh Start ! A start with a Clean Slate.
You can start over. when your bankruptcy is completed, you receive a "Discharge "Order". The discharge order is another federal court order which is issued at the end of your case. The discharge order is what permanently eliminates your debts. The automatic stay is the temporary order that protection during your bankruptcy and the discharge order protection you when your bankruptcy has and. So even though your bankruptcy is over you still have protection.
Others have faced your plight before - Donald Trump, Burt Reynolds, Willie Nelson and approximately 1,500,000 other people every year.You would be surprised at the people that have filed for bankruptcy. We understand your fear, anxiety, embarrassment, and stress,because everyone in your situation feels that way -you are not alone !!!.
But what is Bankruptcy?
The Bankruptcy Code is a Federal statute which establishes a separate Federal Court system to administer and adjudicate Bankruptcy cases. This Bankruptcy Law permits both individuals as well as businesses to eliminate their debts and or reorganize their debts in order to get a "fresh start" in life. Our Country has had a bankruptcy law in since the early 1800's. A law that President Lincoln had to use; Yes, Abraham Lincoln had to file Bankruptcy under this early statute. However, the Bankruptcy Statute is not as harsh as it was in Lincoln's day.
At the end of 1978 the United States Congress passed a new Bankruptcy law which allows most people to keep most if not all of their property and still eliminate their debts. When Debts are eliminated they are said to be Discharged. You may have heard advertisements saying all bankruptcy applicants must be discharged. At the end of a Bankruptcy case you receive a Discharge Order which means your debts are eliminated, so you can start life over with a clean slate.
Debts which can be discharged (eliminated) are credit cards, store charges, utility bills, medical bills, personal loans, and even some federal and state income taxes. if your car was repossessed and sold any remaining balance can be eliminated. If your home was foreclosed on and sold at sheriff sale or tax sale. Any balance remaining that you oh can be eliminated. If you have lost your driver's license because of failure to pay a judgment or insurance surcharge, you can get your license back by filing bankruptcy. People contemplating bankruptcy always have questions about the effect a bankruptcy will have on their lives and property.
About: We help people with their debts, foreclosure, and bankruptcy
Other Office Locations: Serving Northern New Jersey and Northeastern, PA
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