Bankruptcy Resources
At Fresh Start Legal Group we guide you through each step of the process to ensure that you are comfortable and confident with the legal proceedings. From the moment you walk through the door until your final discharge, our knowledgeable attorneys and friendly staff are here to answer your questions, offer advice, and provide guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
What Is Bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding in which a person who can not pay his or her bills can get a fresh financial start. The right to file for bankruptcy is provided by federal law, and all bankruptcy cases are handled in federal court. Filing bankruptcy immediately stops all of your creditors from seeking to collect debts from you, at least until your debts are sorted out according to the law.
Additional questions about bankruptcy
The following questions and answers should help you better understand what to expect through the process of filling bankruptcy. If you have questions about your specific situation, do not hesitate to contact the bankruptcy lawyers at Fresh Start Legal Group.
- What Can Bankruptcy Do for Me?
- What Bankruptcy Can Not Do
- What Different Types of Bankruptcy Cases Should I Consider?
- What Does It Cost to File for Bankruptcy?
- What Must I Do Before Filing Bankruptcy?
- What Property Can I Keep?
- What Will Happen to My Home and Car If I File Bankruptcy?
- Can I Own Anything After Bankruptcy?
- Will Bankruptcy Wipe Out All My Debts?
- Will I Have to Go to Court?
- What Else Must I Do to Complete My Case?
- Will Bankruptcy Affect My Credit?
- My friend went through bankruptcy but he told me something different.
- May I repay some of my creditors and not others under the bankruptcy?
- Are student loan debts dischargeable?
- Who is the United States Trustee and what is its function?
Correct Your Credit
Understanding the impact of debt relief on your credit is a vital component of the process. Fresh Start Legal Group will help you ensure that your credit report is accurately updated to reflect the elimination or restoration of any debts or bills. Most of this can be accomplished by letter and proper documentation to the credit bureaus.
Rebuild Your Credit
As you emerge debt free, you will want to be sure that creditors are encouraged to do business with you again as soon as possible. This means taking appropriate steps to help your credit score grow immediately after bankruptcy. We help to ensure your future financial success by arming you with knowledge of credit reporting and a plan from day one. Remember, with Fresh Start Legal Group, you will not only revive, you will thrive!
Bankruptcy Articles
We have a library of articles that can help you understand the basics of bankruptcy and answer some of your preliminary questions. While none of the information in the articles, or on this site in general, should be considered legal advice, the articles and sets of frequently asked questions may help you gain a better understanding of some of the basics, and help you decide if you would like to proceed. Click here to see our list of bankruptcy articles.
