Q: Do I need to file for bankruptcy? I can not afford to pay my monthly payments to SOME of my creditors for NOW.
My total debt is 30K to multiple creditors, 3 personal loans. I can not afford to pay my monthly payments to ALL of them for NOW. I am WILLING to pay but I can not promise when. Do I need to file for bankruptcy? Please advise. Thank you.
A: You need to meet with an attorney who can evaluate your comprehensive financial situation and then make a decision about how to handle it.
Bruce Alexander Minnick and Peter Maurice Lively agree with this answer
A: Maybe. What is your annual income? Are you married? Do you own a house or rent? We would want to know the answers to these questions and some others to better tell you if bankruptcy is the right choice. There is a chapter 7 bankruptcy option available for some qualified individuals who can discharge or erase most of their debt within about 3 months. I think you would want to schedule a phone consultation with a bankruptcy attorney. Most of us offer free consultations.
Bruce Alexander Minnick and Theodore Allan Greene agree with this answer
A: There are a lot of variables regarding whether a person can, should or is qualified to file bankruptcy. I recommend seeking an initial consultation with an experienced bankruptcy attorney who can analyze these issues and explain your options. Some of us offer a half hour no charge consultation which may provide you with some preliminary information. In terms of the fees involved, it obviously depends upon the attorney - but some also may be willing to set up payments. Get the information first about whether bankruptcy is a good option for you.
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