Crucial Question: How Can I Protect an Asset that is Not “Exempt”?
Most people can file Chapter 7 and not lose anything because everything they own is "exempt." But what if something of yours isn't?
Crucial Question: What is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Chapter 7, sometimes called "straight bankruptcy," is the simplest type of bankruptcy, yet it can also handle not-so-simple debt problems.
Crucial Question: If I File Bankruptcy Do I Have to Appear in Court?
Almost never. You do need to attend a 5-to-10-minute meeting, accompanied by your attorney, which is usually straightforward.