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Getting Rid of Medical Bills Through Bankruptcy
by Padgett & RobertsonMedical debt is a massive problem in the United States. Even with medical insurance, someone’s savings and income can be wiped out with one bad accident or illness. Between high deductible plans, insurance companies denying payment for no apparent reason, and bloated billing practices, it’s not hard for one emergency to cost tens or hundreds […]
Can Filing for Bankruptcy in Alabama Help Me Get My Driver’s License Back?
by Padgett & RobertsonFinancial struggles have a domino effect on every other area of your life. When you start falling behind on bills, the mental stress makes it harder to take care of other responsibilities. As more and more of your income gets absorbed by debt, you may find it harder to feed yourself and get to and […]
Will Bankruptcy Protect Me from Lawsuit Judgments?
by Padgett & RobertsonBankruptcy is a viable solution for people in a number of bad financial situations. Some are still keeping up with payments, but at the expense of food, gas, and other necessary expenses. Others have started to get calls from collection agencies. Still others are far beyond that stage and have lawsuit judgments against them. If […]
Still Getting Collection Calls After Filing for Bankruptcy
by Padgett & RobertsonYou’ve finally decided to file for bankruptcy after months of creditor calls and late nights of weighing your options. This should mean an end to the calls and a little bit of peace, right? While filing bankruptcy should give you a break from creditors’ calls, that isn’t always the case. If you’re ready to move […]
How the HAVEN Act Could Help Veterans Who Are Filing for Bankruptcy
by Padgett & RobertsonBankruptcy offers a way out of unbearable debt, but the process of actually getting your debt discharged involves clearing lots of hurdles and jumping through lots of hoops. Unfortunately, the process is even longer and more complicated for veterans. The HAVEN Act changes this and gives veterans better access to the benefits of bankruptcy. Considering […]
Which Types of Tax Debts Are Dischargeable in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
by Padgett & RobertsonIf you’ve looked into bankruptcy as a way to get control of your debt, you’ve likely heard that tax debts cannot be discharged. For some people, this is a dealbreaker—if tax debt makes up the majority of your outstanding debt, you might believe that bankruptcy isn’t even worth it for you. However, it’s untrue that […]
What Happens to My Intellectual Property and Royalties in a Bankruptcy?
by Padgett & RobertsonWhen you find yourself with overwhelming amounts of debt, it can seem like there is no way out. Bankruptcy is a viable option for many people, offering the chance for a fresh start. However, the consequences of a bankruptcy can affect many areas of your life. Your credit will take a hit that’s likely to […]
Making Getting Out of Debt a New Year’s Resolution
by Padgett & RobertsonYou wake up every day dreading the collection calls, worrying about what bills will arrive in the mail, and wondering if you have enough credit left on your last credit card to buy groceries. If this is how you have been living, why not make getting out of debt your New Year’s resolution? There are […]
Saving Your Home from Foreclosure During Bankruptcy
by Padgett & RobertsonFor many people who are struggling to make ends meet, foreclosure becomes a serious risk. If you get too far behind on your mortgage payments, the bank may elect to foreclose on your home. If you hope to avoid foreclosure and save your home, then declaring bankruptcy may be a good option for you and […]
How Does Filing for Bankruptcy Affect My Inheritance?
by Padgett & RobertsonWhen you learn that you are being left an inheritance, you may be looking forward to the financial freedom that it may bring. Unfortunately, if you have previously declared bankruptcy or are in the middle of a bankruptcy declaration, then you may be concerned with how your inheritance may be affected. If you hope to […]