Monday, January 23, 2012

Making the Most out of your Bankruptcy

When you file for bankruptcy, it is wise to do your due diligence and hired a bankruptcy lawyer. You should also have your records all straightened out as there is a lot of paperwork that needs to be done and everything you declare has to be substantiated. Then your bankruptcy lawyer will advise you on which type of bankruptcy you should file for, either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. But whichever bankruptcy you eventually file for, here are some things you can do to make the most out of your bankruptcy.

When under bankruptcy protection, you do not have the stress of dealing with harassing creditors. Sometimes, this reprieve can be a temptation for you to spend more. When you need to spend on credit, you should consult your bankruptcy lawyer first. This is so that the bankruptcy trustee will not have reason to think you are intentionally raking up your debts just to get it discharged eventually. Your spending habits need to change anyway, so when you are under bankruptcy protection is the best time to start. So to make sure you do not unduly arouse the suspicion of your bankruptcy trustee, always consult your bankruptcy lawyer before making special expenses if they are on credit.

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