A Fresh Start
The Traub Law Offce, P.C.
7719 Wood Hollow Drive, Suite 200
Austin, TX 78731
A Fresh Start
The Traub Law Offce, P.C.
7719 Wood Hollow Drive, Suite 200
Austin, TX 78731
Bankruptcy Guide
We’ve just released a new, free Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Guide for people considering filing bankruptcy in Texas entitled “Inside Secrets the Credit Card Companies And Creditors Don’t Want You To Know About Credit Relief” This is a must read for anyone who is considering filing for bankruptcy because they are being hounded by creditors and credit card companies.
The worst thing you can do is what too many people do – they continue to allow credit card companies and other creditors to collect payments without knowing all of their rights and options.
Order this free bankruptcy report today and we will mail it out to you immediately.
Cheers,
Andrew
The cost of filing a Bankruptcy case is an important consideration. We understand your situation and understand if you had extra money, you probably would not be calling us for help. Therefore, with that understanding, we will work with any budget. It is our experience that the best way to set attorney’s fees is after a full and thorough evaluation of all the client’s debts and assets.
We can accomplish this analysis for you once you have visited personally with one of our qualified attorneys.
There are certain fees associated with every bankruptcy case.
In addition, the attorney fees in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy are handled either by the use of a flat fee or by an hourly rate. The flat fee for a consumer Chapter 13 Bankruptcy case is set by the local bankruptcy rules and most attorneys charge the same amount. A distinct advantage of a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is that a significant portion of the attorney fees can be included in the repayment plan.
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Not True. Bankruptcy stays on your credit about 7 to 10 years. Although the bankruptcy will stay on your credit, you can start rebuilding your credit once your bankruptcy is discharged. Making current, full payments on debt is one way to start building your credit while you are still in the bankruptcy. Once you are out of bankruptcy, make sure that you watch your income to debt ratio and try to not finance more than 40% of your credit limit.
Not True. Bankruptcy is public record but unless you are a prominent official in society, people aren’t going to be looking. The only people who are going to know are those who you tell and those who have access to the bankruptcy court record system.
Not True. The bankruptcy reform act changed only the method in which Debtors qualify for the different types of bankruptcy. It doesn’t prevent people from filing and in most situations people are still able to get the same relief now as before the law changed.
Not True. There is a reason that over one million people file for bankruptcy each year and it is not because they are bad people. Bankruptcy is a solution to help good people go through a bad time. It provides hard working people with the fresh start that they deserve, but are not able to obtain.
Not True. You do have to list all of the debts that you owe and the property that you own. You cannot discriminate between creditors, even if you want to keep paying them. It is good to want to continue paying creditors, but it is still mandatory to include the debt. If you feel like paying it after the bankruptcy then go ahead, but you will not be obligated to.
Not True. There is a lot of paperwork involved, but having a skilled attorney makes the process much smoother. Filing bankruptcy is even electronic these days, which minimizes paperwork on your part.
Not True. You will get credit card offers and be extended credit right after the discharge of your bankruptcy. There are also creditors that will lend to you while you are in bankruptcy. You will be able to purchase whatever you can afford.
Not True. Bankruptcy allows you to keep your property. Outside of bankruptcy you could lose your property to creditors, but once you have filed for bankruptcy you and your property are protected. Laws that allow you to keep property vary from state to state and you should consult an attorney in your area to property advise you of the laws in your jurisdiction. Bankruptcy doesn’t always wipe out liens, which means if you want to continue to keep the property you will need to continue to pay the lien.
Not True. You can file together or separately, that is your choice. In many cases it makes sense for husband and wife to file together, but in some instances the spouse might not want to file. This is absolutely fine and definitely allowed by the court.
Depends. You can get rid of income taxes that are more than three years old by filing bankruptcy. There are several qualifications that have to be met in order for the taxes to be wiped out, but having a portion wiped out is better than none at all. In addition, sales taxes must be repaid and cannot be wiped out by filing bankruptcy.
Not True. You can file for bankruptcy as many times as you like. Although, you are limited by how often you can receive a discharge. You can receive a discharge from Chapter 7 once every 8 years. You can receive a discharge from Chapter 13 every 2 years. If you get discharged in a Chapter 7 you have to wait 6 years before getting a discharge from Chapter 13. If you get a Chapter 13 discharge then you need to wait 4 years to get discharged from a Chapter 7. However, there is no waiting period if your case is dismissed. You can file back to back should you choose.
Not True. You will start establishing credit from day one. Bankruptcy wipes out debt, which in turn helps your credit score. By making timely payments on the property that you choose to keep also shows a record of good credit. You will be able to get credit as soon as your bankruptcy is discharged and sometimes sooner.
Not True. Bankruptcy is a means for good people who are going through bad times to get relief. Many times people have to file because they have lost their job, gone through divorce, or experienced medical illness. Bad times don’t make a person bad. Bankruptcy can provide the relief that good hardworking people need to get them out of the bad time.
Not True. When the bankruptcy is filed, automatic protection is put onto you and all of your property instantly. Creditors are not allowed to contact you for any reason, which includes calling or even billing you. If they persist in harassing you, you do have remedies available through the Federal Bankruptcy laws.
Not True. Bankruptcy eliminates debt eliminating financial stress. Filing bankruptcy is the solution to the problem, not an additional problem. Although making the decision to file bankruptcy might be difficult one, the relief provided will lift a huge weight off of you. The absence of financial stress will give your relationship a fighting chance.
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