5 Hot Facts About Bankruptcy No One Else Will Tell You About. - By: loden

If you are considering filing for personal bankruptcy, Here are some of the myths and facts about it.

1)Will Bankruptcy Stop Foreclosure On My Home? If your home is in foreclosure, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy will stop the foreclosure at any time prior to the sale. Note; bankruptcy does not eliminate mortgages on your property.

2) Credit after bankruptcy. Some banks offer credit to "potentially" risky customers. The debtor puts up a small amount of money in order to secure payment in the future. Once the debtor proves his ability to pay, his credit limits are raised. In recent years, creditors have looked more to a debtors stability, as opposed to the fact you filed for bankruptcy. Call you bank now and tell them about your situation, help can be closer thn you think.

2) Filing bankruptcy with a bankrupct expert lawyer is often the best option. If you are facing financial problems and you are seriously considering filing for personal bankruptcy, you should speak to a bankruptcy expert lawyer. Bankruptcy can be a very difficult, complex and very complicated legal process, so it is very important to seek an experienced and skilled bankruptcy lawyer. Filing for bankruptcy is a complex and time consuming process that can leave you overwhelmed. Look online and dp some research, ut can save you time andlots of money.

3) You can not file for Personal Bankruptcy... Or? The truth is that anyone can today file a personal bankruptcy. You will have no difficulties at all. Changes made by the US Congress in early 2005 allow any debtor to file for personal bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is also now governed by state laws. The laws differ from state to state, with mounds of legal paperwork to complete, so be sure that the lawyer you select is an expert in this field. take your time and do your research, again this can save you lots of time and money.

4) Individuals wishing to file bankruptcy under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 must show proof of income by providing federal tax returns from the last tax year. If an applicant is ineligible for filing under Chapter 7, he or she must file under Chapter 13 instead. Ask ae bankruptcy expert about this..

5) One of the most confusing parts of the new bankruptcy law is the bankruptcy means test. With the new bankruptcy laws in effect, debtors have to first pass a 2 part "means" test before filing for Chapter 7.

The actual test is alot like doing your taxes. The means test revolves around the median state income for the state in which the debtor will file bankruptcy. Under the "Means Test", any creditor, trustee or judge will look at your monthly income, minus certain living expenses like food and rent. Your Chapter 7 bankruptcy will likely be successful if you are unable to pay at least $6,000 or $500 per month over the next 5 years.

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