Being overburdened with debt can affect anyone, including those going through a divorce. You can declare bankruptcy before or after your divorce. Different factors make these significant life decisions connected. This guide discusses the matter in more detail. Before...
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What are secured and unsecured debts?
On Behalf of Wootton & Wootton, P.C. | Apr 4, 2023 | Debt Relief
People who are drowning in debt may try to decide whether to file for bankruptcy. One factor that comes into the picture when you’re going through this is what type of debts you have. Different debts are treated in different ways when a bankruptcy is filed. There are...
2 mistakes that can derail your bankruptcy
On Behalf of Wootton & Wootton, P.C. | Feb 21, 2023 | Debt Relief
People declare bankruptcy for a variety of reasons. Perhaps you’ve gone through a costly divorce or are dealing with a medical condition that has left you with a huge medical bill. Or, you’ve lost your job and have since fallen behind on your mortgage or credit card...
Being in debt does not mean you have a debt to society
On Behalf of Wootton & Wootton, P.C. | Jan 5, 2023 | Debt Relief
There is a widespread myth out there that filing for bankruptcy is a bad thing. That somehow it makes you a burden on society. This guilt or sense of duty is what keeps many people struggling to pay debts they simply cannot afford to meet, however hard they try. While...
How to deal with uncontrollable debt
On Behalf of Wootton & Wootton, P.C. | Oct 19, 2022 | Debt Relief
You’ve borrowed debt, so you’re expected to pay it back, eventually. But for now, you have the liberty to build up debt, consequently building up your credit score, and make some necessary purchases. However, many people lose track of how much debt they’ve accumulated...
Were you subjected to unfair debt collection practices?
On Behalf of Wootton & Wootton, P.C. | Oct 13, 2022 | Debt Relief
If you have fallen behind on your car payments, your mortgage, or any other bill, then creditors will probably pursue you for repayment. It’s perfectly legal for them to do this, but they can only do so within the confines of the law. Under the Fair Debt Collection...
How bankruptcy can help those who’ve missed car payments
On Behalf of Wootton & Wootton, P.C. | Aug 22, 2022 | Debt Relief
Financing your vehicle is often a practical decision. You may not have the cash resources to buy a vehicle with what's in your checking account. A vehicle loan can help you afford to buy a vehicle, and you can purchase something in much better condition with the help...
A small amount of student debt has been forgiven
On Behalf of Wootton & Wootton, P.C. | Jul 1, 2022 | Debt Relief
In recent years, there has been a lot of talk about reducing student debt or eliminating what students owe after they graduate. For the most part, none of this has actually occurred. But a very small portion of this debt has recently been eliminated. The debt revolves...
Get out of credit card debt by avoiding these mistakes
On Behalf of Wootton & Wootton, P.C. | Jun 16, 2022 | Debt Relief
Did you know that you could be using your credit cards incorrectly? While trying to rack up points or earn rewards, you could be getting yourself into a more precarious financial situation than you realize. Convenience sometimes comes with a price, including heavy...
Student enrollment is massively declining: Is debt to blame?
On Behalf of Wootton & Wootton, P.C. | Jun 1, 2022 | Debt Relief
According to some estimates, more than a million students have decided not to go to college. This is been a recurring trend for the last few years, with a decline between 2019 and 2021 of about 6.6%. Much of the decline has been attributed to students who graduate...
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