Browse through our Bankruptcy Video FAQ for the answers to the most common bankruptcy questions. Click the ‘tags’ dropdown to browse through the different categories.

June 22, 2017

Can my ex-spouse avoid paying child support if they file for bankruptcy?

Our Professional Answer: If your ex-spouse files for bankruptcy, they must pay child support. Child support is not a discharge of all obligation, so they can’t get rid of it.
June 22, 2017

Do bankruptcy laws vary from state to state?

Our Professional Answer: Bankruptcy law is the same in all 50 states. It’s federal law, so it doesn’t change. However, each state will have it’s own exemptions, meaning the property that you can keep regardless of […]
June 22, 2017

Do businesses that have no revenue have to file taxes?

Our Professional Answer: All business entities whether or not they have revenue must file a tax return both federally and in the state where they are incorporated. The only real exemption is sole proprietorships which the […]
June 22, 2017

Does a previous bankruptcy prevent me from filing bankruptcy again?

Our Professional Answer: If you’ve previously filed bankruptcy, you will not be prevented from filing bankruptcy again. However, there are statutory guidelines about how and when you can file bankruptcy. For instance, in a Chapter 7, […]
June 22, 2017

Do I have to list all my debts in a bankruptcy filing?

Our Professional Answer: One of the keys to every bankruptcy filing is transparency. That means you must list all of the debts that you have, everyone that you owe money to, regardless of whether it’s a […]
June 22, 2017

Does my spouse have to file bankruptcy with me?

Our Professional Answer: Sometimes, when you file bankruptcy, your spouse is going to ask you if they have to file as well or they’re going to be affected by your filing. The answer is no. Your […]
June 22, 2017

How do bankruptcy attorneys charge for their services?

Our Professional Answer: Typically, bankruptcy attorneys will charge two different ways for their services. If you file a Chapter 7, a bankruptcy attorney will typically charge you a fixed fee; meaning, it’s the only fee that […]
June 22, 2017

How do I determine if should file bankruptcy?

Our Professional Answer: To start determining whether you should file for bankruptcy, you should pull together an understanding of your assets of your debts and of your income. Most states have a qualification called the means […]
June 22, 2017

How do I qualify for bankruptcy?

Our Professional Answer: Most people who are citizens can qualify for bankruptcy. The best way is to determine whether you have debt that you cannot pay, whether you have assets that you want to keep or […]