A bankruptcy move is a very personal decision. Only you, and your partner if you are married, know the level of discomfort you are enduring with your financial situation. What might be perfectly fine for some people can feel crippling to others. While feelings of frustration and despair send many to the bankruptcy lawyer, others are being threatened with the loss of their possessions. Read on to find out about a few events that might make you realize that it's time to declare chapter 7 bankruptcy.

When learning how the bankruptcy process works, it is not uncommon for a client to ask a bankruptcy attorney about the role of the trustee. Most people have some idea about the roles of lawyers, the judge, creditors, and debtors. There is, however, this unfamiliar figure who plays a major role in cases. Here is what you need to know about the job of the trustee. What Are Their Qualifications?

New tax laws went into effect last year. The hype was that American families would be getting more back in their paychecks. What they failed to mention is that it would heavily impact the amount of taxes owed come tax time. If you just finished filing your taxes and you discovered that you not only are not getting a refund but that you are also paying in a hefty sum, you are not alone.