Can a bankruptcy court cancel a promissory note?
Yes. If your debts are successfully discharged in bankruptcy, then your outstanding promissory notes that deal with your current loan obligations are effectively cancelled by the bankruptcy …
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What Is A Discharge?
The discharge order is issued by the court and permanently prohibits creditors from taking action to collect dischargeable debts against the debtor personally; this does not prevent secured …
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Some Debts May Remain After Bankruptcy
The decision about whether to file bankruptcy is a difficult to decision to make. People often worry about the lasting effects on their credit history and their ability to borrow money in the future. However, sometimes the advantage of being relieved of debt in a bankruptcy proceeding outweighs the disadvantages. In order to weigh the advantages and disadvantages for yourself, it is …
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What are the Basics of a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
When people talk about filing bankruptcy, they usually are referring to Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which allows you to discharge, or wipe out, most debts that you owe. In many cases, filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the quickest and easiest way for a person who owes a lot of debt to get a “fresh start” in life. So long as you are eligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy relief, and …
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