Personal bankruptcy should be considered as a last resort to a debt
management option because the outcomes are long-lasting and
extensive. Since the new law went into affect, most people will
qualify for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy which in most cases is a five
year repayment plan to the creditors. A bankruptcy stays on your
credit report for 10 years, affecting ones ability to obtain credit,
buy a home, get life insurance, or even obtain a job.
Filing for bankruptcy has many negative side affects that can last
for over 7 years.
Don't file until you talk to one of our skilled Debt Counselors.