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Is filing for Bankruptcy a Viable Option?
Many of us in Colorado have struggled to keep our finances in order during the last one year when the macro economic crisis really hit us hard. The economic crisis was certainly the worst in living memory as we had multiple sectors of the economy look for bailouts for survival. The contraction of jobs and of business opportunities meant that many of us were left without our monthly paycheck and consequently our ability to service our debts diminished considerably. This is one of the reasons why it is recommended that we look towards filing a bankruptcy to get out of the financial tangle unscathed.
In 2009, bankruptcy in Colorado increased a dramatic 25% over the previous year. In total, 27,997 bankruptcies were filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court’s District of Colorado either by individuals or businesses. Out of these 27,997 filings, Denver and the surrounding areas such as Northglenn, Thornton, Aurora, Lakewood, Arvada, Westminster, and Commerce City comprised 21,579 bankruptcy filings. The vast majority of these bankruptcies are classified as personal or “consumer” bankruptcy.
The two primary categories of consumer bankruptcies are liquidation and reorganization. Liquidation is commonly referred to as a Chapter 7 bankruptcy and reorganization is referred to as a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. While both of these type of bankruptcies give individuals the opportunity to regain control over their financial life, they differ markedly in both structure and complexity. Additionally, with the passage of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, filling for bankruptcy has become more complicated. Therefore, navigating through the bankruptcy procedures can be a challenge for the inexperienced, and anyone considering bankruptcy should seek the advice of a competent bankruptcy lawyer.
At Foster Law Group, P.C., located in Denver, Colorado, the experienced bankruptcy lawyers on staff will help anyone thinking about bankruptcy to thoroughly consider whether it is right for them. During the initial free consultation at our Denver office, clients will be asked whether the following situations best describe them:
• Your wages have been garnished or your bank account has been attached
• Most of your debts are unsecured debts like credit card bills, hospital or doctors’ bills, etc.
• Your total debt, not including your car or house loan, is more than you could pay, even over five or more years
• Collection agencies are calling you at home and/or at work
• Your payments are more than 30 days behind on more than one bill
• There are lawsuits pending against you
• You have high medical bills not covered by insurance
• You owe income taxes that you are currently unable to pay
• You have few assets
• You have little or no savings
• You have had property repossessed (such as a vehicle)
If an individual resembles any of the situations above, he or she may want to file for bankruptcy and the Denver bankruptcy attorneys at Foster Law Group can help.
The Denver Based Foster Law Group has handled hundreds of bankruptcies throughout Colorado including: Thornton, Aurora, Golden, Boulder, Littleton, Centennial, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins. The attorneys on staff have the experience and knowledge to guide you through the process. Our lawyers will handle your case directly, and we work with you hand-in-hand to get you back on your financial feet. We focus first on educating you then on discharging your debts. We will show you how we can immediately stop collection agencies from harassing you and how you can retain your most important assets. We are dedicated to ensuring you come out of bankruptcy proceedings in a far better position than before you filed. While we understand the bankruptcy process can daunting, the lawyers at Foster Law Group will help you each step of the way.
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