Bankruptcy myths prevent some from filing

Many myths associated with the bankruptcy process leave individuals feeling that bankruptcy is not for them.

2013-05-09

May 09, 2013 (Press-News.org) Our economy is slowly beginning to rebound, but the most recent recession has had a severe impact on the financial health of many individuals. A lot of people were out of work for a significant amount of time, draining any financial resources that they may have set aside. Home values plummeted, trapping many people into mortgages for way more that their homes would ever be worth.

Some may have relied upon credit cards to get them through the difficult times. Others may have taken out home equity loans. Many simply stopped paying their bills, leading to collection actions or foreclosure. They did not consider filing for bankruptcy, because they are worried about some of the things that could happen after they file.

There are a lot of myths associated with filing for bankruptcy. After the laws were changed, some even thought that they would be unable to file for bankruptcy protection, but that is not the case.

Many people are worried that filing for bankruptcy will ruin their credit. However, not paying bills may have more of an adverse effect than filing for bankruptcy does. Collection agencies may aggressively pursue individuals who owe money, and can include this information in a credit report. Failing to resolve these debts can lead to more problems in the future. After filing, individuals can take steps to rebuild their credit, which can help them get loans to purchase cars or other necessary items.

Some are concerned about the effect that filing for bankruptcy will have on their privacy. If they file, they think that newspapers will report this information, and their friends, employers and neighbors will learn about their financial problems. Many newspapers have stopped reporting information concerning personal bankruptcy.

Filing for bankruptcy is not going to make your life more difficult. In fact, it may relieve some of the stress that you are feeling. If you are struggling with debt, you need to consider all of the options that are available to you at this time. While you may be apprehensive about filing for bankruptcy, you should speak to an experienced bankruptcy attorney to address any questions or concerns that you may have.

An attorney can help you understand what will happen throughout the entire process, allowing you to be confident that you are making the best decision for your financial future. This can be a stressful time, and you may feel like you will never regain control over your money problems. Bankruptcy allows many individuals to successfully address the issues that they are having, and emerge from the process with a much better financial future.

Article provided by Charles E. Covey, Attorney At Law
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