10 Benefits of Filing a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Filing bankruptcy is a significant decision that can have far-reaching effects. For many struggling with overwhelming debt, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy offers a fresh start and a path to financial stability. As a Rhode Island consumer bankruptcy lawyer, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative impact that Chapter 7 bankruptcy can have on clients’ lives. This […]
Top 3 Bankruptcy Lawyers – Providence, Rhode Island – Attorney Mark Buckley, CFP
The Providence Law Office of Attorney Mark Buckley, CFP®, is pleased to announce being selected as one of the Top 3 bankruptcy lawyers in Providence, Rhode Island based on reputation, history, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. Three Best Rated® was created to identify the top 3 local professionals, businesses, etc. in each city […]
Clients’ Choice Award – I’d like to thank . . .
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Providence/ Warwick bankruptcy lawyer, I rescue clients from financial chaos. I solve debt problems caused by job loss, ill health, and other life-changing setbacks. For so many with too much debt and too little income, I help them push the RESTART button. After examining spending patterns, budgets and monthly […]
RI Bankruptcy Law: Median Income Figures Change Again
RI Bankruptcy filers will find it slightly more challenging to qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy relief with the newly released median income figures.
Rhode Island Bankruptcy Debtors Catch a Break
Twice a year, the US Census Bureau and the IRS provide data used by bankruptcy lawyers to determine who qualifies for debt relief. On May, 1, 2012, the new income numbers became effective for all new bankruptcy case filings. The good news is that median income figures rose for all household sizes in Rhode Island. Below […]
Top 7 Reasons To File Chapter 7 vs Chapter 13
Here are the 7 most common reasons to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy instead of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
How To File a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Petition
Chapter 7 bankruptcy timeline helps explain how a typical bankruptcy works.
The Truth About the Mortgage Modification Process
Mortgage modification works for a small minority, while the majority of homeowner’s who apply under HAMP end up being disappointed. The larger question is whether it makes sense to keep a house that consumes too much of your disposable income. For many, surrendering the house and discharging the debt in bankruptcy is an option worth considering.
RI Bankruptcy Advice: Tell the Truth
Your Duties to Disclose During Bankruptcy A successful Chapter 7 bankruptcy requires honesty in order to work. When filing for bankruptcy in Rhode Island (or any state for that matter), honesty is not just necessary: it is mandatory. Anyone filing for bankruptcy should know that they are expected—required, rather—to act in good faith and be completely […]
