Falling Behind On Mortgage Payments? Consider These Next Steps
Homeowners may fall behind on their mortgage payments for many reasons. Unemployment, sudden accidents, illnesses, divorce, and many other life events can result in mortgage payments falling behind. If you find yourself in this situation, don’t give up. Instead, review your options for addressing past-due mortgage payments with a Massachusetts bankruptcy...
Which Debts Can and Cannot Be Included in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
A Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a repayment plan. You propose a Chapter 13 plan that details how you will reorganize your debts. When you file for bankruptcy under Chapter 13, you must list all debts you owe in your Chapter 13 schedules. However, not all debts are treated...
Does Filing For Bankruptcy Affect Your Estate Plan?
Filing for bankruptcy in Massachusetts impacts numerous aspects of your life, including inheritances and estate plans. Generally, filing for bankruptcy gives you a fresh start to get back on your feet after suffering through a financial setback. Before proceeding with a bankruptcy filing, you should talk with a Massachusetts bankruptcy attorney...

What Is Debt Collector Harassment and What Are the Laws in Massachusetts That Protect You From It?
Creditor harassment can be frightening. Debt collectors and creditors can become very aggressive when they are demanding payment for a debt. However, there is a limit as to what a creditor or debt collector can do. Our Wareham bankruptcy lawyer discusses debt collector harassment and what you can do to stop...

When is Bankruptcy the Best Option?: A blog post on what to do if you are considering bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy is a debt relief option that many people consider to get rid of debts that they cannot afford to pay. However, bankruptcy may or may not be the best option to resolve a debt problem. Our Massachusetts bankruptcy attorney discusses filing for bankruptcy in this blog, including things you should...

Wareham Massachusetts Bankruptcy Attorney: Get Expert Legal Guidance for a Fresh Start
Are you struggling with debts you cannot pay? If so, you might be considering bankruptcy. However, you may not know where to begin. Hiring an experienced Wareham bankruptcy lawyer is the first step you should take. Having experienced legal guidance when filing bankruptcy is the best way to protect your assets...

Short Sales or Foreclosure? Making Informed Decisions in Real Estate
When you are having a hard time paying your bills for any reason and it looks like you are going to miss a mortgage payment there are several ways to handle that situation. Two options are a short sale or a foreclosure, and sadly both options entail you moving out of...

Filing for Bankruptcy When You’re Self-Employed
If you own your own business and you’ve seen a slump in your profits you may feel like you’re drowning. Creditors are demanding repayment. Customers are scarce. You may even want to stop the money hemorrhaging and start over. Sometimes that is the best decision, to file for bankruptcy and start over....

Tips for Small Businesses to Thrive Post-Subchapter 5 Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a stressful process for a small business, even if it’s filed as a Subchapter 5, which is usually a less complex process. If you have been through Subchapter V and come out the other side, how do you get your business back on track? The best person to answer...

Short Sale V.S. Foreclosure: Why You Might Consider a Short Sale
You may be facing foreclosure if you cannot afford your mortgage payments. However, you might consider a short sale instead of allowing your home to go through foreclosure. In this blog, our Massachusetts bankruptcy lawyer discusses the difference between a short sale and a foreclosure.
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