What is bankruptcy relief? The bankruptcy bargain explained.

Many potential bankruptcy clients schedule initial consultations because they have felt overwhelmed by debt problems for a long time. Generally, they have tried just about everything they know of to fix their financial issues and call my Asheville bankruptcy law office as a last resort. They’ve been struggling to make minimum payments on credit card…

I want to buy a house. Can bankruptcy help?

As an Asheville bankruptcy attorney, I frequently meet with folks who have been turned down recently by their bank for a mortgage loan. After speaking with the bank, and being rejected because of old debts clouding their credit report, they call me to assess how they can get their financial lives in order. Many times,…

The bankruptcy bargain: honesty in exchange for a second chance.

During initial bankruptcy consultations, I make a point to discuss the theory of bankruptcy with potential clients so they understand what relief they are getting and at what price. The bankruptcy court provides debt relief, asset protection and a second chance at financial success in exchange for completely and honestly disclosing details of your financial…

Why do consumers file for bankruptcy?

Over the years, I’ve seen patterns in the types of financial problems consumers in Western North Carolina are facing.  As an Asheville bankruptcy attorney, I help people with a wide variety of financial issues.    Here is a partial list of the most common reasons why many of my present and former clients have considered a…

Protecting assets with a bankruptcy filing.

As an Asheville Bankruptcy Lawyer, I speak to potential clients on a daily basis who are having difficulty paying their bills. Once behind, consumers grow concerned about the assets most precious to their family’s health and well-being: their house, their retirement accounts, and the money they had planned to leave behind for their children. At…

Establish a plan before taking action yourself.

You’ve done it. After a long struggle with household budget issues, debt crisis, and some purchases that didn’t turn out as planned, you’ve decided to get your finances fixed once and for all. You are even willing to file a bankruptcy case if that’s what it takes. As a bankruptcy attorney in Asheville, NC, I…