If you’re worried about the prospect of airing the intimate details of your marriage in court in front of a judge whom you don’t know, you might take comfort in the fact that most divorces resolve through negotiation without ever having to be litigated. With that...
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Can you discharge your medical debt through bankruptcy?
Even if you have “good” health insurance, you can quickly rack up enormous medical bills that gobble up the savings that you’ve spent years building. These massive hospital bills are disheartening to say the least. And while they can be a blow to your emotional...
Some debts are harder than others to discharge through bankruptcy
Bankruptcy protection is one of the most powerful tools available to help individuals get out from under a crushing weight of debt. When you go through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you can reduce or eliminate most types of consumer debt, including: Credit card...
Should you enter into a prenuptial agreement?
You’ve worked hard to accumulate your wealth. As such, you probably want to do everything you can to protect it. While this means engaging in smart investments and creating an effective estate plan, it also means being careful with how your finances are handled during...
How you can rebuild your credit after bankruptcy
A lot of people who are struggling with debt consider bankruptcy but find themselves scared to take the plunge. There are many reasons for this hesitation. Some are tied to the emotional reaction of what some consider an admission of financial failure, while others...