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Bankruptcy Is Your Right Bankruptcy is one of the few laws or legal principles outlined in the United States Constitution. The founding fathers knew that in order to form a more perfect union (to use the words of Abraham Lincoln) the federal government had to allow for a safety valve in the case of debt…

Every few years a new study or survey comes out that reinforces what most bankruptcy attorneys can tell you at least anecdotally–medical bills are one of the most common reasons for bankruptcy. For example, an article in the August, 2009 edition of the New England Journal of Medicine found that “medical problems” contributed to approximately…

If you have significant debt, you may already be aware that filing for bankruptcy can ease this pressure and serve as an avenue towards debt relief. To keep expenses as low as possible in this already financially strenuous time, you may be wondering if filing for bankruptcy is possible without an attorney. The short answer…

One of the common points of confusion in Colorado bankruptcy law is the difference between insolvency and bankruptcy. Because these two are similar concepts, they are often used together or interchangeably. Allow a Denver Bankruptcy Attorney to explain the proper definitions behind some of the terms involved is a first step toward turning your finances…

You’re in Debt, Now What? No one expects to have to file for bankruptcy. However, when you have accumulated debts which far exceed your assets or earnings, and see no other viable option to put your financial life back together, bankruptcy can be an effective way to wipe the slate clean, and get you back…

At your first bankruptcy consultation it is important to provide your Denver Bankruptcy attorney a snapshot of your assets and liabilities. It does not have to be precise; the exact dollar amounts can be determined later. Debts must be categorized into different categories because the Bankruptcy Code treats them differently. We need to know what…