If you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Mississippi, you will have to undergo a process of documenting your income, debts, and ability to fulfill the terms of a repayment plan. This can take time and requires significant paperwork Complete the means test To determine...
Bankruptcy and the automatic stay
When consumers in Mississippi and around the country file for bankruptcy, an automatic stay is issued that requires lenders, debt collectors and government agencies to cease all of their collection efforts. In addition to preventing property from being repossessed and...
Stopping wage garnishments
If you've filed for bankruptcy, your wage garnishments will stop,, at least temporarily. If you're a Mississippi resident, here are some essential things you should know about repossession and wage garnishments and how bankruptcy can stop these processes so you can...
Maximum limits for wage garnishment
If you fail to pay alimony, child support, or student loans, your wages are often garnished. However, before the wage garnishment, there are legal limits of the garnishment amount. Additionally, different types of debts have different amounts of wage garnishment. In...
Does repossession damage your credit?
In the state of Mississippi, your lender can repossess your vehicle if you don't stay on top of your loan payments. This means that they can take the car from your property at any time as long as they don't threaten you or disturb your neighbors. Repossession isn't...
Does bankruptcy address wage garnishments?
Financial troubles could become an immense burden on many Mississippi residents. When their debt reaches significant levels, seeking protection from the bankruptcy court may be a viable option. A bankruptcy filing might not mean that all obligations go away as...
Am I allowed to leave chapter 13 bankruptcy protection?
Many adults throughout the nation struggle to keep up with their debts. If you're living with debt in Mississippi, you can utilize several strategies to resolve this problem. One of the most common ways to become debt-free is by declaring bankruptcy. With that in...
Are you a candidate for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
It's important to decide if Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the right option for your financial situation and if it'll offer relief in Mississippi if you've accumulated a significant amount of debt in recent years. It may be the right step to take if it'll discharge enough of...
Do retirees deal with bankruptcy?
Retirement is not always a carefree time for everyone. Some residents of Mississippi find their golden years plagued by money issues. Without a nest egg, retirees may suffer from heavy debts. Even a generous pension might not cover living and other expenses. Solutions...
How bankruptcy handles student loans
Bankruptcy in Jackson, Mississippi, can eliminate most debts but not all of them. It only erases exempt, nonsecured debts, such as medical bills and credit card bills. One myth that still circulates is that student debt cannot be removed in bankruptcy. New proposed...
