Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Pros and Cons

Being in over your head financially is frightening. If you find yourself in this unhappy position, several kinds of help are available. Bankruptcy is one of the alternatives for financial distress. You need to examine the options available to you for dealing with your financial problems and decide which course of action is best for you.

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What exactly is bankruptcy?

What is the process of filing for bankruptcy?

Right now, I cannot pay my debts. Besides bankruptcy, do I have any options?

Is there anybody in particular I should contact about these options?

I owe money to many creditors. What should I do?

What are the advantages of filing for bankruptcy?

What are the disadvantages?

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