Bankruptcy Blog

Debt settlement companies have become more and more popular in recent years, even though what they promise is not always what they deliver. With more lawsuits being filed against debt settlement companies, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott warns consumers that “there is no quick fix for debt or credit issues.”
These debt settlement companies should [...]

In a nationwide consumer confidence survey taken in August, 21.1 percent surveyed admitted that jobs are becoming “hard to get”- up from 19.6 percent in July. With jobs growing more and more limited across the country, individuals are finding it difficult to stay current on payments. Nevertheless, the attorneys working with BankruptcyHome understand the [...]

For those who have filed bankruptcy within the last two years or are currently in a bankruptcy, you may worry about your credit in the future, but you need not worry about your transportation. There is a program now, offered through Prestige Financial Services, that will allow individuals to receive a replacement car or [...]

Declaring bankruptcy can be an extremely confusing and frustrating task. Many who begin the process quickly find themselves unprepared for how time consuming and complicated it can be without proper preparation and the help of a bankruptcy attorney. However, compared to day to day struggles that necessitate bankruptcy protection, the filing process is certainly the [...]

Despite recent turmoil in the national economy, the number of bankruptcy filings has dropped considerably over the last few years. The reason for this isn’t necessarily due to fewer people needing bankruptcy protection, but rather it is due to new legislation built to reduce the number of illegitimate filings. This legislation, while being very effective [...]

Filing for bankruptcy can be among the most difficult times in a person’s life. Bills keep piling up, people are constantly being called by harassing creditors, and it seems as though there is no way out. Bankruptcy can, however, be an extraordinary means of getting a fresh start and getting back on track. It is [...]

Bankruptcy law has seen some very significant changes over the past few years both nationally and in the state of Oregon. The most significant change is due to federal legislation intended to limit unjustified bankruptcy filings. However, many are quickly learning that the new legislation is making it more difficult for those who are unfamiliar [...]

Over the past few months, there have been many factors that have led to an increase in bankruptcy filings in the state of California. The housing market has practically imploded, cost of living has skyrocketed, and many hardworking people in Oakland are finding it simply too difficult to make ends meet. Knowing that they cannot [...]

Many consumers across the United States have expressed fear or uncertainty concerning filing for bankruptcy since the new law- The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005- was passed last October. But the new law was designed to do just that: prevent bankruptcy abuse and protect consumers, not to keep those seeking [...]

Forced-sale postings have risen considerably in the Metroplex over the last year- nearly 23 percent. In fact, the Dallas-Fort Worth area has been among the five worst areas in the country for foreclosures.
The reasons behind this can be argued indefinitely, but among the most consistent for North Texans are the rising cost of living, [...]