Filing bankruptcy can have a big ripple effect on your personal and professional life for quite a while. You will most likely have a lot of questions about what you are and are not permitted to do. Some of those questions may understandably pertain to your credit...
Why bother with bankruptcy when it won’t clear your student loans?
It’s not impossible to get your student loans discharged in bankruptcy, but it’s not exactly easy, either. Most people who file bankruptcy will still have those debts when they’re done. If your student loans are a major source of your financial distress and are...
Debt affects more than your finances
Debt is still viewed as a taboo subject at times. Anyone in financial hardship can be misconstrued as being reckless with their money. The truth is that many American households are struggling financially through no fault of their own. Debt can leave you wondering...
The Chapter 7 bankruptcy means test
A key part of filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Mississippi is passing the means test. The means test is a two-part test to determine whether you qualify for bankruptcy relief. In other words, can you afford to repay your debts with the amount of disposable income...
Is DIY chapter 7 bankruptcy advisable?
Chapter 7 bankruptcy may provide the best solution to a debtor's woes. Dealing with an incredible amount of debt, combined with low or no income, could make paying obligations impossible. Federal bankruptcy law provides an option for Mississippi residents unable to...
The automatic stay in personal bankruptcy cases
When Mississippi residents file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy petitions, the judge assigned to the case issues a Notice of Filing. This causes an injunction known as an automatic stay to go into effect, which prevents creditors from attempting to collect unpaid...
What are exemptions in Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Mississippi consumers who are overwhelmed by their financial obligations might have an out through Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This requires debtors to sell off their non-exempt property through a trustee. The trustee values the assets and uses the funds from sales to pay...
How a Chapter 7 case could impact your credit
Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy can have a significant impact on your credit score. However, there is no guarantee that your score will go down after your debts are discharged by a Mississippi judge. In the event that your score does go down, it may be possible to...
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...
