Medical costs in the United States are astronomical and many Tennessee families struggle to pay their bills when hospitals, doctors, and practice groups send their invoices and statements. Whether their bills derive from unexpected medical emergencies or standard...
Month: March 2019
Who can file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
While many Americans may be moving through 2019 and holding strong to the financial resolutions that they made as the New Year came into being, others may be struggling to pay down their debts as they fight to keep their heads above the economic waters. Some debt...
How the automatic stay may support a debtor’s needs
Bankruptcy is not an easy process, regardless of the route that an individual chooses to pursue to take control of their financial problems. A Tennessee resident who elects to use Chapter 7 bankruptcy to manage their debts may worry about liquidating their assets and...
Are you willing to negotiate with your creditors?
If you are behind on payments to a creditor, you know the sinking feeling when your phone rings. Creditors and debt collectors can legally contact you frequently, as long as they don't harass you, lie to you or threaten you. Nevertheless, a conversation with a debt...
Why is some property exempt from bankruptcy proceedings?
Going through bankruptcy can be stressful on a Tennessee family. After finding themselves in a dire financial situation, the members of the family may have to make the difficult decision to file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Starting the bankruptcy process...
