Florida Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Lawyer
Advising Clients on What Steps to Take Before Filing
If you are worried that you are not going to be able to pay back your credit card debts, medical bills and other debts on schedule, now is the time to start planning for the possibility that you will eventually need to file for bankruptcy in order to get the debt relief you need.
I am Don Anderson, a Clearwater bankruptcy attorney with more than 35 years of legal experience. I am dedicated to helping my clients understand their options before they file for bankruptcy. For a free consultation to discuss how I can help you, contact my office today.
Pursuing Positive Solutions to Debt Problems
Everybody's financial situation is unique. If you take the right steps, you may be able to avoid bankruptcy altogether, or there may be things you can do to increase your chances of success in bankruptcy court. The following are some basic things to think about before filing:
- Explore all of your alternatives: Some lenders, under some circumstances, are willing to negotiate with people who have fallen behind on their debts. There are also debt management and consolidation programs that may help you with your situation.
- Be careful about getting into more debt: If you eventually end up filing for bankruptcy and the court concludes that you racked up debts without any intention of paying them back, you may not be able to get those debts discharged.
- Talk to an attorney as early as possible: Planning for bankruptcy is a very delicate process. If you make the wrong moves, you could end up losing assets or facing other negative consequences in bankruptcy court.
I offer a free initial consultation so that you can have the opportunity to get individualized advice about your particular situation. If you are in trouble with debt and thinking about bankruptcy, contact me today to discuss your next steps with an experienced lawyer.
