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Does Bankruptcy Prevent Utility Shutoff?

When your financial situation is overwhelming, it can happen that you fall behind on your regular bills, like utility payments. Being threatened with having your power cut off is really disturbing, and it may prompt you to think about the different ways you can deal with your money troubles. One thing that undoubtedly comes to […]

Bankruptcy and Divorce

Divorce and bankruptcy are both extraordinarily difficult and stressful situations to experience; doing so at the same time is even more complicated. Aside from the emotional strain, there are some very pragmatic factors that must be considered. In this post, we will explore the implications of divorce on bankruptcy. Amicable or Acrimonious? Before factoring in […]

What Is The Income Limit For Chapter 7 In Wisconsin?

When you’re in financial distress, you may begin to consider your bankruptcy options. Maybe you’ve heard that Chapter 7 completely eliminates all unsecured debt and leaves you free to rebuild. That’s true. You may also have heard that it is only available to some people, that there’s an income limit that you cannot cross. Chapter […]

How Long Does Bankruptcy Take in Wisconsin?

When your financial situation is dire, you’re looking for solutions, and you need them quickly. You might think that the bankruptcy process is just too long and cumbersome to provide the kind of relief you need right away. While there are a number of steps that you need to go through, that doesn’t necessarily mean […]

What Happens When You File Bankruptcy?

With the COVID-19 relief ending, you may be discovering that your debt obligations are still there whether or not you are in a better position to deal with them. In fact, they may be looming larger than ever before. If that is the situation you find yourself in, you may be seriously considering filing for […]

Rebuilding Credit After Bankruptcy

When you declare bankruptcy, you are able to eliminate or diminish your debt, but it does leave its mark. Any credit cards you have when you file for bankruptcy will be unavailable to you, and the bankruptcy stays on your credit report for 7 to 10 years. That doesn’t mean that you are doomed to […]