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If you dread answering the phone, if you're being hounded by creditors, a Louisiana bankruptcy attorney may be able to help make it stop.  After you file for bankruptcy, creditors listed in your bankruptcy filing can no longer call you.  But, before you act, you need to understand the changes to the already complex bankruptcy system.

 

You may be able to retain your car, home, or personal possessions even after filing for bankruptcy.  A Louisiana bankruptcy attorney can help you understand the differences between filing a Chapter 7 and a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcies Offer Different Protections

Personal bankruptcy comes in two basic forms; Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy.  Chapter 7 is what is usually called a ‘fresh start.'  Under a Chapter 7 filing, most unsecured debts – credit card debt, old utility bills, unsecured loans, and personal debts can be discharged.  Your bankruptcy trustee may liquidate (sell) your non-exempt assets to pay your creditors to the extent possible.  Exempt assets typically include personal and home business assets such as clothing, furniture, appliances, electronics, etc.  

 

A Chapter 13 bankruptcy, on the other hand, is not liquidation.  Rather, it is a repayment plan that will allow you to pay off some of your debts while retaining possessions such as your house and car.  A Chapter 13 bankruptcy balances your income and expenses and debts and determines your ability to pay off your debts.  Chapter 13 allows you to make regular payments in order to keep possession of some of your assets.  If you have regular income, but have suffered some temporary economic catastrophe, a Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing might be the right move for your financial future.

 

A Louisiana bankruptcy attorney can help you understand the new bankruptcy laws and determine whether you should file under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy in order to protect your financial health.

Before You Make any Decisions, Call and Speak With a Louisiana Bankruptcy Attorney

You can talk to a Louisiana bankruptcy attorney without obligation.  Don't wait until it's too late.  Take control of your financial future.  At Total Bankruptcy, we understand that you're under pressure and want a calm guiding hand to ease you through your financial troubles.  A Louisiana bankruptcy attorney can assess your situation and explain the many options available to you.

 

Just fill in our online case evaluation form or call us toll free at 1 (877) 349-1309 to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Louisiana bankruptcy attorney today.

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