More often than not, married debtors file a joint bankruptcy petition. This is usually when the debt of both spouses is substantial enough to warrant a joint bankruptcy filing. However, this is not always the case. Sometimes we encounter a situation where one spouse is overwhelmed with debt, while the other spouse is not. In…
Yes. If you are making payments to creditors under a debt consolidation plan, you still owe the debt until you have paid it in full. Thus, you can include your consolidated debts in your bankruptcy, and they will be discharged, assuming they are dischargeable on all levels.
The short answer to this question is "Yes." Many of today’s bankruptcy filings result from significant credit card debt. Given the state of the economy and recent layoffs, consumers are finding it difficult to make the minimum payments on their credit card accounts. The problem does not end there. In many instances, when consumers default…
Pennsylvania is one of few states that allow debtors to use both state and federal bankruptcy exemptions. Other states, such as Delaware, have opted-out of the federal system and do not allow debtors access to federal bankruptcy exemptions. Click here to review a list of common federal exemptions, and the maximum amount allowed per individual.…