Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Q&A

Often filing for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is seen as the final step in a personal financial crisis. While this thought is understandable, it’s more realistic to view a Chapter 7 bankruptcy as the beginning of financial freedom.

Benefits of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy

Briefly, filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy will place an automatic stay that will help protect you against:

• Liens on your paycheck or bank account
• Foreclosure of your home
• Repossession of your vehicle

The filing fees for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy

The fee to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Texas is approximately $299. For more information go to: www.txnb.uscourts.gov/Clerks-Office/Filing-Fees.

Attorney fees involved in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy

When considering the fees associated with attorney fees, the big picture must be taken into account. Mistakes on a Chapter 7 bankruptcy application can end up costing you money in the long run. Furthermore, representation by a skilled bankruptcy attorney can help you deal with unethical action from overzealous creditors who may harass you or refuse to remove liens on your paycheck or other assets.

Many bankruptcy attorneys are willing to work out a reasonable payment plan so you can file for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy as soon as possible to avoid a lien on your paycheck or repossession of your vehicle.

For a free consultation to discuss your options, contact Fears | Nachawati by calling toll free 1.866.705.7584 or e-mail us at info@fnlawfirm.com
 

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Benefits of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

When you file for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, an automatic stay is placed on your debts. This means that your creditors must stop collection activity, including liens, and attempts to foreclose and repossess your property.

Contrary to what some creditors or collection agencies may tell you, there is nothing illegal about filing for bankruptcy. In fact, it is your right to file for bankruptcy.

Court fees

The court fee to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Texas is approximately $299. For more information go to: www.txnb.uscourts.gov/Clerks-Office/Filing-Fees.

Bankruptcy attorney fees

Many bankruptcy attorneys are willing to work out a reasonable payment plan so you
can file for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy as soon as possible to avoid a lien on your paycheck, a foreclosure on your home or repossession of your vehicle. Additionally, most bankruptcy attorneys offer a free consultation to discuss your specific financial situation and to determine if a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the best choice for you.

Contact bankruptcy law firm, Fears | Nachawati, toll free at 1.866.705.7584 or by e-mail at info@fnlawfirm.com  for more information on what bankruptcy can do for you. 
 

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Fees In Dallas

Many debt consolidation companies want you to believe that a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is expensive and that it will destroy your credit. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Bankruptcy fees are relatively low compared to a lien on your assets or endless payment plans that you probably cannot afford on a long-term basis and that will eventually lower your credit score.

Court Fees

The fee to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the Dallas bankruptcy court is approximately $299. For more information go to: www.txnb.uscourts.gov/Clerks-Office/Filing-Fees.

Bankruptcy Attorney Fees

While it is true that you can file for bankruptcy on your own, bankruptcy laws can be very complicated. Unless you have working knowledge of the current bankruptcy laws, you may miss something that can benefit you. For example, many people who file on their own still have problems with creditors sending them letters and removing the debt from their credit report. This is an aggressive tactic that many creditors use when they know someone does not have an attorney. They know these actions are unlawful but will continue because they know that the average person does not fully understand their rights under bankruptcy law. You can avoid being a victim of this tactic by speaking to an experienced bankruptcy attorney.

Many bankruptcy attorneys are willing to work out a reasonable payment plan so you can file for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy as soon as possible to avoid a lien on your paycheck or repossession of your vehicle.

For a free bankruptcy consultation for more information on what bankruptcy can do for you, contact bankruptcy law firm, Fears | Nachawati, toll free at 1.866.705.7584 or via e-mail at  info@fnlawfirm.com