Going through a divorce can be an emotional and stressful time, but adding financial issues to the process can make it more overwhelming. Typically during a divorce and after a divorce, communication breaks down or ends all together, past debt can come back to you regardless of divorce agreements. Your ex-spouse may declare bankruptcy after...Read More

Right now in the United States there is more student loan debt then there is credit card debt. The average student is leaving college with over $19,000 in student loans. Although the value of a college education is much greater than this cost, the poor economy has left many recent college graduates without a job...Read More

The current economy has led to difficult financial straits for many people. In the past few years an increasing number of people have been unable to pay their monthly bills, credit card minimums and home loans. If you have found yourself overwhelmed with your regular bills, filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy can...Read More

Co-Signors and Debt Discharge Filing for bankruptcy protection is a safeguard that enables a debtor to discharge his debts after filing for bankruptcy. He is therefore relieved of the duty to repay any outstanding debts. Unfortunately, any remaining co-signor or co-signors would still be responsible for the debt because the discharge is specific to the...Read More

Legal Services: Any person can file for bankruptcy themselves but the paperwork and process must be completed in a timely and detailed manner or your bankruptcy could be rejected. A Massachusetts bankruptcy attorney can make the process go much smoother and precisely by assisting in these areas: Counsel: When bankruptcy is a consideration, a debtor...Read More

In these tough economic times, many are faced with the difficult decision of filing for bankruptcy. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is one option that offers relief to those in debt by eliminating unsecured debts, like outstanding credit card bills. This particular type of bankruptcy, known as liquidation, is meant for those individuals, partners, or businesses that...Read More

Filing bankruptcy is never an easy decision to make. When a person has fallen into too much debt, then it is usually a last resort. However, filing bankruptcy does not mean that your credit is ruined forever. The action stays on your credit report for seven to ten years, but there are many things that...Read More

Filing for bankruptcy can be a difficult yet necessary decision. A Chapter 13 filing allows debtors with valuable assets such as property to reorganize their debt and repay creditors according to a plan devised in consultation with a bankruptcy attorney and the Chapter 13 Trustee. Those wishing to file for Chapter 13 in Massachusetts should...Read More

The Bankruptcy Law Office of Brian R Lewis specializes in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, these are the two most common types. Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be used in both personal bankruptcy and business bankruptcy but please call us to discuss the best option for our situation. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy...Read More