As an Asheville bankruptcy lawyer, many clients come to me concerned that filing a Chapter 7 case means that they will sacrifice their ability to earn a good living in the future. With very rare exceptions, a Chapter 7 case will NOT limit your ability to earn money in the future. In fact, a Chapter…
As an Asheville bankruptcy lawyer, I speak with people on a daily basis about the process.People frequently smile during our appointments and admit that they could of used the available bankruptcy relief sooner:last month, last year, or years ago!Here are a few myths which I commonly hear from clients which keep them from scheduling a…
As an Asheville bankruptcy lawyer, I spend a lot of time discussing options with clients during free, initial consultations.My goal is to deliver good information to potential clients about the best way to achieve financial stability both inside and outside of bankruptcy. Here are some things to keep in mind: The appointments take about 30…
As an Asheville bankruptcy lawyer, I frequently explain that disclosing and valuing assets is an important part of protecting the stuff you own in a bankruptcy case. You can assign a value to your house, cars, or personal property before filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.The value you assign will serve as a guide…
As an Asheville bankruptcy lawyer, I talk about options for homes with people who are facing difficult financial circumstances.Generally, if you want to keep your home, the most important thing moving forward is your ability to continue making the mortgage payments. Chapter 7 v. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case, the bankruptcy…
As an Asheville bankruptcy lawyer, I recommend filing bankruptcy cases to clients when I feel it will improve their financial condition.Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 both have advantages and disadvantages.My job is to explain to clients which financial tool will help them more, and recommend a path forward based on the specifics of their situation.…
As an Asheville bankruptcy attorney, I spend a large portion of initial consultations discussing the negative consequences of filing a case.One fear which is often overblown, in my view, is the effect of a filing on your credit score. Many folks incorrectly think they will not ever have access to credit again or will not…
As an Asheville bankruptcy lawyer, I frequently advise people against filing a bankruptcy case when they have recently paid back a relative or family member.Making gifts or large payments to family members on the eve of bankruptcy can limit your debt relief options.Much better results can be achieved by filing a bankruptcy case first, and…
In my Asheville, NC bankruptcy law practice, I meet with people daily who have damaged credit scores.Their scores have typically been weighed down by 30 and 60 day late payments being reported by their creditors month after month.Although a bankruptcy filing is a negative which stays on your credit report for 10 years, it will…
As a bankruptcy lawyer in Asheville, I spend time each day explaining the rights creditors have against consumers.While many federal debts (student loans and IRS, primarily) can cause a wage garnishment, most simple unsecured creditors (credit card, personal loan, and medical) cannot garnish wages in North Carolina.What they can do is file a lawsuit against…