Archive for February, 2009

How Much Does it Cost to Declare Bankruptcy?

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

One of the obstacles that keep people from considering bankruptcy as one of their options is the cost. Many assume that the cost to declare bankruptcy is too high and will simply add to their current financial problems. After all, if a consumer is struggling to pay off current debts ...

How and Why Does a Business Bankruptcy Auction Occur?

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

Business bankruptcy is often a complex and all-too-common an occurrence. While it's never pleasant for a UK business to become insolvent, frequently a business bankruptcy auction is held to liquidate assets for the purpose of paying creditors. Here's some information about business bankruptcy auctions that may shed some light on ...

Exploring the Legal Issues of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Monday, February 9th, 2009

Years ago, the legal system allowed people to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in order to cancel their debt obligations. Known as a "personal liquidation," most of their creditors were left without recourse. In 2005, the laws were changed to reduce the number of borrowers who could use a "personal ...