Filing Individual or Family Bankruptcy in Oakland County and Detroit
Financial trouble can put stress on even the most stable marriages. If you and your spouse are having trouble paying bills or are falling behind on mortgage payments, you may be wondering where you can turn to for help.
The Southfield, Michigan, bankruptcy law firm of Sheryl A. Shoebottom, PLLC, is a calm atmosphere in which you can discuss your financial worries in private with an experienced bankruptcy lawyer. Attorney Sheryl Shoebottom offers free initial consultations to families and individuals who have questions about bankruptcy, home mortgage modifications, stopping foreclosure and other worries. To schedule an appointment with a knowledgeable bankruptcy lawyer, call toll free 888-343-9145 or contact the firm online.
Do Both Spouses Have to File Bankruptcy?
The answer to the question about whether both spouses have to file bankruptcy depends on a number of factors. Attorney Shoebottom will review your full financial circumstances, including both individual and joint debts and assets, in order to give you accurate information and a sound opinion about your best debt relief options.
Issues to consider when considering filing for bankruptcy as individuals or spouses include:
- Which debts are jointly held and which are separate? The answer to this question depends on more than just whose name the account is in.
- What is your primary goal in filing for bankruptcy? Is it to save your home from foreclosure or to eliminate unsecured debt like credit cards and medical bills?
- Are you considering dissolution of the marriage as well as bankruptcy?
Consult a Compassionate Debt Relief Lawyer in Oakland County
Attorney Shoebottom has observed that the pressure and stress associated with high debt burdens is often relieved immediately after the initial consultation with a knowledgeable bankruptcy lawyer. The process of facing problems head-on, as a team, can have the effect of bringing spouses closer together.
Do not wait any longer to get answers to your urgent questions about debt relief and the pros and cons of bankruptcy. Schedule a free initial consultation with the law firm of Sheryl A. Shoebottom, PLLC. Use the online contact form or call toll free 888-343-9145.
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