Filing for bankruptcy has definitely developed a notorious reputation, however, the average person’s perception of bankruptcy may actually be built on common myths or exaggerated truths. In order to approach bankruptcy with an open mind, let’s begin by unraveling some of the common myths about bankruptcy. MYTH: After filing bankruptcy, you’ll be left with nothing REALITY: Bankruptcy doesn’t have to be a liquidation of your assets. While a Chapter 7 bankruptcy does utilize one’s assets to repay creditors, in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy your debts are simply reorganized into an extended payment plan to help the debtor get back on.
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5 mitos comunes sobre la bancarrota
La declaración de quiebra definitivamente ha desarrollado una notoria reputación, sin embargo, la percepción de la quiebra de la persona promedio en realidad puede basarse en mitos comunes o verdades exageradas. Para abordar la bancarrota con una mente abierta, comencemos por desentrañar algunos de los mitos comunes sobre la bancarrota. MITO: después de declararse en quiebra, no le quedará nada REALIDAD: La bancarrota no tiene que ser una liquidación de sus activos. Mientras que una bancarrota del Capítulo 7 utiliza los activos de uno para pagar a los acreedores, en una bancarrota del Capítulo 13 sus deudas simplemente se reorganizan.
Do I Still Have To Pay Child Support If I Become Unemployed?
Today’s topic deals with a question that I was asked by one of my prospective clients in a phone consultation. And his question is, “Do I still have to pay child support if I become unemployed?” The answer to that is, that although losing your job will have an effect on the child support payment amount, it does not mean that you are no longer responsible to continue making the payments. It’s important to know that the current child support order and your responsibilities under that order will still be in effect even if you lose your job. Therefore, if.