West Coast Bankruptcy Law Blog
What Happens To Your Credit Score When You File For Bankruptcy?
Your credit score is going to go down when you file for bankruptcy, but you can build it back. It's not the end of the world.
Can Bankruptcy Help Me Not Get An Eviction?
In the short term, you can absolutely stop an eviction by filing a bankruptcy. It's that simple.
What is the Downside of Filing for Bankruptcy?
When we see our clients after they file bankruptcy, they look better. They tell us they feel better, they're more relaxed. And they all say the same thing: Why didn't I do it sooner?
What Can I Do Before Filing Bankruptcy?
We get asked a lot about what folks can do in the time running up to filing a bankruptcy. What can they do with their assets? What can they do with their debt? And the answer is, don't do much.
Can I Keep a Credit Card Out of My Bankruptcy?
A lot of people wonder if they can keep a credit card out of their bankruptcy when they file bankruptcy. Will they be able to retain the use of that card, if it's zero balance, and it doesn't get listed in the bankruptcy?
Can Bankruptcy Help Me With Wage Garnishment?
One of the questions we get a lot is whether bankruptcy can help if you're having your wages garnished by a creditor? And the answer is that yes, bankruptcy is a salvation when it comes to wage garnishments.
Is Filing For Bankruptcy Worth It?
A lot of folks ask, is filing bankruptcy worth it? And I'm here to tell you that in my experience of 20 years of helping folks file bankruptcy, it's absolutely worth it.