Indianapolis Indiana Bankruptcy Law Blog
What are you doing to handle your medical debt?
Even with health insurance, a single medical bill can quickly drive you and your finances into the ground. The stress and anxiety of bill collectors calling and looming debt have you losing sleep and feeling depressed. How do you find lasting relief? AARP notes a few...
Are you eligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy relief?
The loss of a job, unexpected illness and any other number of factors may contribute to you falling behind on your financial obligations. If faced with overwhelming debt, you may consider debt relief options such as filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy relief. To qualify...
Filing for Chapter 13 after a car crash
Many unexpected challenges arise in life, from health crises to problems in personal relationships and one's career. However, motor vehicle collisions are especially devastating and frequently create many concerns. Aside from the physical and emotional trauma that...
How does bankruptcy affect my chances of buying a home?
Even though you need the debt relief offered by bankruptcy, you may still have dreams of buying a home in Indiana. The type of bankruptcy you file may impact your ability to secure a home mortgage. Credit score Rocket Mortgage states that bankruptcy affects your...
3 reasons you need an attorney to file bankruptcy
It may be tempting to file for bankruptcy without consulting an attorney. After all, you are in financial trouble, so even paying for a lawyer's services may seem impossible. However, there are many benefits to hiring an attorney that make it more than worth it in the...
When a Chapter 13 case fails
Those who file for bankruptcy need to review all of their options before moving forward, especially since there are different strategies to tackle debt and the approaches vary from one bankruptcy to the next. For example, someone working through a Chapter 13...
How much will it cost you to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
One of the greatest ironies in life is that filing for bankruptcy actually costs money. This is why it is so important to tackle bankruptcy issues as soon as possible before it spirals too far out of control to rein in with legal means. Exactly how much does...
Does filing for Chapter 13 stop debt collection?
You might be suffering under the burden of debt, made worse by the fact that creditors are texting or calling you with reminders that your payments are overdue and that they may take action against you to collect their money. To escape the crushing burden of your...
What are Indiana lawmakers doing about surprise medical bills?
Have you ever received a medical bill that was greater than you expected? If so, you may be the victim of a surprise medical bill. These occur when you need a treatment or test that is not available in your network, or you receive treatment at an in-network facility...
How is debt handled during a chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Filing for bankruptcy is usually a difficult decision that takes a lot of consideration beforehand. While there is a negative stigma associated with filing for bankruptcy, the truth is that for many people it offers the financial relief necessary to continue...
