bankruptcy myths
A Look At Some Of The Bankruptcy Myths
There is need to differentiate between facts and myths relating to bankruptcy. Due to lack of the right information, many people have ended up in more trouble after filing for insolvency. For example, many people have heard that filing for bankruptcy will relieve them of their debts. Taking this as the gospel truth, they have gone ahead and declared insolvency. The notion has been that they will not have to deal with their debts again.
It is good to realize that there are many factors that determine whether your debts will be forgiven or not. The first factor will more often than not be the chapter under which you file for insolvency. Chapter 7 says that you can have your non-exempt assets liquidated. The proceeds go towards paying your creditors. If the money is not enough, then the rest of the debts may be forgiven.
Filing under chapter 13 means that you will be given more time to deal with the debts. This is by making monthly installments to your creditors. You therefore need to realize that you are not free from your debts as yet. Do not be tempted to think that you can withhold some of your assets from your declaration list in an attempt to prove that you are unable to pay your debts. This may amount to bankruptcy fraud and may cost you a lot more than you hope to keep.
Be sure to do your research before filing for insolvency. This will help you discard the myths that have been passed on by people. You need to know what is true concerning attorney charges, the different chapters of the law, how insolvency affects your spouse among other issues. You can find all this information in your local library.
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