On behalf of Schwartz Bankruptcy Law Center | Jan 27, 2017 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Those in Louisville who are facing insurmountable debt are under a great deal of stress. Their income may simply not be enough to cover both their daily expenses and their debts. Whether it is credit card debt, medical debt or past due mortgage payments, those who...
On behalf of Schwartz Bankruptcy Law Center | Jan 25, 2017 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Many of those in Louisville facing financial difficulties and debts that they simply cannot cope with choose to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Also known as a ” liquidation bankruptcy,” Chapter 7 bankruptcy may be an option for those who are unable to...
On behalf of Schwartz Bankruptcy Law Center | Jan 20, 2017 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
While the economy seems to have rebounded, the fact remains that many people in Louisville, and across the United States, do not have an emergency fund set up. In fact, according to a recent Bankrate survey, 57 percent of respondents would not be able to afford a $500...
On behalf of Schwartz Bankruptcy Law Center | Jan 18, 2017 | Business Bankruptcy
It used to be the case that the popular place for teens in Louisville to hang out was the mall. However, some stores in mall these days are finding that they are no longer teenage hot spots, leading some malls to file for bankruptcy. Clothing retailer, Wet Seal, has...
On behalf of Schwartz Bankruptcy Law Center | Jan 13, 2017 | Bankruptcy
If you are facing a large amount of debt, it can be difficult to figure out what the best options are to move forward. Given the confusing nature of bankruptcy laws and common misconceptions about what filing will mean, you may be holding on to some false ideas. In...
On behalf of Schwartz Bankruptcy Law Center | Jan 13, 2017 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
While it can be seen as a way to get a fresh financial start, those in Louisville filing for bankruptcy may wonder how it will affect their credit, and whether they will obtain a mortgage in the future. The good news is that filing for bankruptcy does not mean a...
On behalf of Schwartz Bankruptcy Law Center | Jan 11, 2017 | Business Bankruptcy
Sometimes, factors outside of a business owner’s control cause the business to fall into hard financial times. A struggling economy, an increase in competition or a lack of consumer interest could all lead a once thriving business to find it cannot meet its...
On behalf of Schwartz Bankruptcy Law Center | Jan 6, 2017 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Overwhelming debt can rear its ugly head to even the most responsible person in Kentucky. Unfortunately, it only takes a few months of missed payments for debt collectors to come calling. This can be an incredibly stressful situation. While debt collectors can call...
On behalf of Schwartz Bankruptcy Law Center | Jan 4, 2017 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
The national foreclosure crises found many Kentucky homeowners facing a crisis. Unable to afford their monthly mortgage payments, many saw the banks take steps to foreclose on their homes. However, two recent reports indicate that the housing market is beginning to...
