reaffirmation agreement

Can I Keep My House If I File For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

by Kevin Gipson, New Orleans Bankruptcy Attorney

One of the most common concerns that potential clients have when considering whether or not to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is will they be able to keep their house? When you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you can get rid of the amount of money you owe to his unsecured creditors.  This includes credit card debts, personal [...]

Be Careful Which Debts You Reaffirm

by Pamela Stewart, Attorney at Law

A tire company sent a reaffirmation agreement to me for one of my clients to sign. A reaffirmation agreement is a new contract to pay an old debt that is included in your bankruptcy filing. I laughed when I saw who it was from but I laughed even harder when I discovered it was for [...]