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Four Reasons to Be Thankful for Bankruptcy

Posted by Théda Page | Nov 25, 2019 | 0 Comments

Four Reasons to Be Thankful for Bankruptcy

The holiday season is a time of year when people reflect on what they are thankful for. Family, friends and good health are often at the top of people's lists. You are likely not thankful for financial circumstances that make filing for bankruptcy necessary, but you can instead be grateful for the bankruptcy laws and process that will help you get out of debt and on the path towards financial recovery. Here are just four reasons you may be thankful for bankruptcy:

  1. You Receive an Automatic Stay: One of the most stressful parts of being in debt is dealing with aggressive creditors and debt collectors. You may receive frequent communications, demanding repayment and threatening legal action and repossession. The first thing that filing for bankruptcy does is put an automatic stay on all debt collection efforts. That means no more phone calls or letters. If creditors are in the process of filing a lawsuit or foreclosing on your home, those actions will be put on hold.
  2. You Have Several Property Exemptions: Chapter 7 bankruptcy repays your creditors by selling your assets and distributing the proceeds. Fortunately, there are exemptions that will protect properties from being sold. In Texas, exemptions are pretty generous, which means in almost every case that your home, cars, jewelry, furniture, retirement, and pension plans are protected.
  3. You Can Discharge Your Debts: Once you have finished the bankruptcy process, most of your unsecured debts will be discharged. This means that you are clear of the obligation to repay any of these creditors. For secured debts such as home mortgages, the creditor may be able to repossess the secured property. However, if you want to keep the secured property, you can reaffirm your debt and keep making your payments on the remaining amount on the debt.
  4. U.S. Bankruptcy Laws Are Favorable to Consumers: There are many countries around the world that do not have bankruptcy laws or systems in place. Others have bankruptcy laws for businesses but not for consumers. Without a personal bankruptcy system, consumers in these countries have no protection against creditors if they become insolvent and default on their debts. The U.S. has federal bankruptcy laws that make the process consistent across the country, rather than having a process that may greatly vary by state.

Contact a Denton County Bankruptcy Lawyer

Consumers across the U.S. are fortunate to have experienced bankruptcy lawyers available to help them through the process. A Frisco, Texas, bankruptcy attorney at The Page Law Firm can discuss the advantages of filing for bankruptcy. To schedule a free consultation, call 214-618-2101.

Source:

https://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/bankruptcy/bankruptcy-basics

About the Author

Théda Page

Théda Page's practice of law is motivated by the desire to help people through difficult circumstances. She spends time with her clients in order to understand their needs so that she can provide them with comprehensive and quality representation.

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