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Bankruptcy Myths

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Bankruptcy is never an easy time, but the biggest myth associated with it is that it will be the end of your financial future and this couldn't be further from the truth. This is typically something that is continually uttered in popular media and bankruptcy is in place to help those that are in a financial emergency find their footing again. Below you will find some of the most common myths associated with bankruptcy.

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Myth 1 - All my assets will be taken once I file

While it is true that during a chapter 7 bankruptcy claim a trustee has the authority to liquidate your assets and equally divide it among creditors, it is worth noting that Wisconsin has some of the best 'except' laws. It is important to note that every state has different laws regarding exemption and when filing for bankruptcy in Wisconsin, many of my clients go through the entire bankruptcy process without loosing any of their assets.

If for some reason you are not exempt from asset liquidation, then you may file for chapter 13 bankruptcy to help save your possessions. However at times you may end up loosing some of your assets in the process, but with the help of a qualified attorney you can begin your exemption planning. An attorney you can trust is crucial in the planning process because it can be a tricky endeavor and if not done right you may find yourself in another legal battle being accused of fraud. 

Myth 2 - Bankruptcy destroys my credit for 10+ years

It cannot be argued, your credit score will drop when you file for bankruptcy. Sometimes as drastically as 200 points, but this is not the end and your score will not stay that low for 10+ years. With an experienced attorney on your side you can have the benefit of getting ahead of the impact your credit score may take after filing for bankruptcy. An experience attorney can guide you through different tactics before, during, and after your bankruptcy is filed. I, attorney Sapinski, have discovered a step-by-step credit restoration program that can help you. Many of my clients who have followed my revolutionary program have seen their credit scores escalate back into the 700s within two years of filing bankruptcy.

Myth 3 - My debts are discharged once I file for bankruptcy

Debts that don't go away include: gambling, student loans, tax debts, and child support. However, debts are discharged when you file for bankruptcy, but this also comes with some areas you might want to be careful about. If you have secured your loans with a lien you may not want to discharge the debt because then you may loose your assets to that creditor. You will always have the option to continuing paying that loan so that you could keep your assets. In many cases you might get something called a "reaffirmation agreement" regarding your bankruptcy discharge. It is a voluntary document that will exclude that specific creditor from your bankruptcy claim.

Myth 4 - Qualifying for bankruptcy is hard

In 2005 Congress did reform bankruptcy law which has made it hard to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, but a qualified and experienced bankruptcy attorney should be able to easily guide you to the debt relief you need. In addition, many are still eligible for chapter 13 bankruptcy if that becomes the best option in your specific case. However, it is important to note that it is extremely rare to be denied any form of bankruptcy.

Myth 5 - Filing for bankruptcy will make getting credit harder

This is not true, especially if you follow my credit restoration program. With a qualified and experienced attorney your credit could recover extremely fast. The rule of thumb is interest rates are higher if you were to apply after bankruptcy, typically the longer you wait after bankruptcy to obtain a loan, the lower the rate is likely to be.

Myth 6 - Word of my bankruptcy will get out

Bankruptcy is an extremely private process, as it is a legal matter that will not appear in the Wisconsin Circuit Court system (WCCA). This is because bankruptcy does not fall under one of the qualifying markers of state criminal, or civil, cases for it to be public record. Bankruptcy is filed with federal courts that requires membership to access. Many who have access to the database, such as news outlets, do not share the bankruptcy reports unless the individual filing is a public figure.

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Bankruptcy is confusing. The process is complicated, and there is a great deal of misinformation out there. As an experienced Milwaukee bankruptcy attorney with 20 years of legal practice to my name, I am familiar with the proper way to pursue bankruptcy and can help you separate truth from urban legend. I love what I do because it allows me to help people every day. If you are working with me to achieve financial freedom, you can rest easy knowing that you are in good hands.

Contact Sapinski Law Office, S.C. for more information and to enjoy a free case consultation. We help clients in Milwaukee County, West Allis, Greenfield, Wauwatosa, New Berlin, and Brookfield.

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