Financial Struggles Happen There are plenty of things in life that make people feel guilty or ashamed, but filing for bankruptcy should not be one of them. Financial struggles are something that is more common than you think and can happen to the best of us. Even if you are financially responsible, there are circumstances …
According to the available stats, more than 1.5 million people are filing for bankruptcy every year. So, if anything, this proves those filing for bankruptcy are far from being alone. Bankruptcy is a realistic and resourceful option for those who are struggling financially. Before you can determine what bankruptcy option is the right option for …
Obviously, I’m going to get a lot of questions about bankruptcy because that’s my job. I help people navigate the bankruptcy process. One question I get a lot is: “What is the best type of bankruptcy?” That’s a question that is impossible to answer in generic terms because each person, family, or business has a unique situation and some “types” …
The history of bankruptcy in the United States goes all the way back to the late 1700’s when our founding fathers were drafting the Constitution. Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution grants Congress the power to establish federal laws on the subject of bankruptcy. The first federal law on bankruptcy was way back in …
Basically, bankruptcy is a legal process where individuals, families and businesses (typically called “debtors”) can seek to gain some relief from the various debts that they owe to creditors. Approximately 1 million individuals, families and businesses file for bankruptcy protection every year. The main goal of our bankruptcy system is to provide relief to debtors in the form of a “fresh start” or a second chance. Another goal of the bankruptcy system …
Colorado Bankruptcy Attorney Matt McCune briefly explains Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in this short video. TRANSCRIPT OF VIDEO: Let’s talk about Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Chapter 13 is a fairly complicated chapter of the bankruptcy code. The bankruptcy code calls chapter 13 a “reorganization.” Chapter 13 has incredible value for people that are struggling with their debts, …
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Colorado Bankruptcy Attorney Matt McCune gives a brief overview of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in this short video
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