Bankruptcy FAQs

With a reverse mortgage, you choose how you want to receive your payments. You usually have...

According to the federal Bankruptcy Code, you cannot be fired solely for filing bankruptcy, regardless of whether you work for a private or government employ...

It's up to each credit-card issuer to decide if you can use your card after filing bankruptcy. For cards where you owe money, most creditors will cancel the...

Bankruptcy attorney fees vary by state and by attorney. You might be able to find a low-cost or pro bono (free) bankruptcy attorney by using one of these res...

You can file bankruptcy without an attorney, also known as filing "pro se," but it's not recommended. Bankruptcy law is complex and filing has serious legal...

The fees required to file Chapter 13 bankruptcy currently add up to $313. This inclu...

The fees required to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy currently add up to $338. They include: Case filing fee Miscellaneous administrative fee...

Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a legal process where an individual with regular income repays some or all of their debt over a three-to-five year period. Under Cha...

Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a legal process that can help certain individuals get a "fresh start" by eliminating some or all of their debt. Under Chapter...

Bankruptcy counseling is counseling that you're required to complete in order to file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. To fulfill this requirement, your b...