Bankruptcy

West Virginia residents, along with most of the rest of the country, have seen some difficult times in the last year and a half or so. Some of the most challenging issues have been financial problems. You or your spouse may have lost a job, for example, or maybe your...

There are several kinds of bankruptcy options available. If you are worried about personal debt rather than business debt, you need to consider either a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 filing. The differences are significant, so it is essential to make the correct choice....

People in West Virginia have different jobs and different levels of income. These jobs and income levels generally govern what people can afford. People need to make monthly budgets to ensure that they can meet their needs and know what extras they can afford. Part of...

Some West Virginia residents who are dealing with overwhelming levels of debt might also own timeshares and wonder how those will be affected if they file for bankruptcy. What might happen to a timeshare in bankruptcy will depend on whether the petitioner files for...

Some people think that bankruptcy is too complicated or that the rich get some kind of special attention not available to the rest of us. However, a recent court case shows that everyone is equal under the bankruptcy code. Hollywood deal making does not work in...

Some people in Virginia who are dealing with overwhelming debt hesitate to file for bankruptcy because they believe that doing so will have long-term negative consequences. However, bankruptcy might improve the financial situations that people are in and provide them...

Sometimes, despite a borrower’s best efforts, they cannot repay the full amount of the debt they owe each month. They may be interested to know more about Chapter 13 bankruptcy and how an attorney may be able to help. Overview Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows individuals...

Hard financial times can fall upon just about anyone in West Virginia. A job loss due to a serious illness or a downturn in the economy can easily lead to financial catastrophe, especially when your savings account and unemployment benefits run dry. In such...

The year 2020 caused many people in Charles Town to suffer financial hardships. They could have incurred massive medical bills due to an unexpected illness, they may have been furloughed from they job only to come back at reduced pay and hours or they may have lost...

A lot of people are just one unexpected problem away from financial ruin. It could be the sudden loss of a job, the onset of an unexpected medical condition, or even a divorce. Regardless of why you find yourself on hard times, you’re probably looking for a way out....