employment

Filing For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy! Do I Need To Have A Job?

by Kevin Gipson, New Orleans Bankruptcy Attorney

It is not necessary to have a job to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.  In fact, the filing of Chapter 7  is probably one of the few instances in your life where it helps to not be employed. When a Chapter 7  is filed, the debtor must show that they do not have enough income [...]

Unemployment Rates Top 8.5%

by Susanne Robicsek, North Carolina Bankruptcy Attorney

Jobless rates across the nation now top 8.5%.  The are the worst numbers seen since 1983, and they are expected to continue to rise.  NC and SC are said to be some of the hardest hit states, with February statistics showing 10% unemployment  or higher. Without a paycheck, armed only with hope that they will [...]