Natomas Bankruptcy Attorney

Bankruptcy is the legal method for a debtor to “discharge” or obtain relief from the debts you owe. While no debtor is guaranteed a total discharge of his debt, most debtors who file for bankruptcy are given such relief. One of the primary purposes of the bankruptcy act is to relieve the honest debtor from the weight of oppressive indebtedness and to provide the debtor with a fresh start.

What happens to my bills after I file?

As soon as your case is officially filed with the court, creditors are legally prevented from attempting to collect on any debt owed to them by you. This means that creditors must stop all collection activity, including: telephone calls, harassing letters, repossessions, foreclosures, lawsuits and wage garnishments. Once the case is concluded, the court may enter a “discharge.” A discharge is a total release of a debtor from any further personal liability for his or her pre-bankruptcy debts. Typically, dischargeable debts include credit cards, unsecured notes and loans, gambling debts, and secured debts, such as car and house loans if the secured property is returned to the creditor.