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Avoiding Credit Repair Scams

Choosing assistance from a credit repair company will only worsen your financial situation by wasting your time and putting you further behind on your debts. Neither you nor a credit repair company has the right to remove accurate, current information from a credit report.

Dealing with Debt

Shoveling out from under debt can be daunting. But taking a few smart steps can avoid legal headaches and hassles.

Dischargeable Debts

Discharge in bankruptcy refers to the bankruptcy court's order that relieves you of your responsibility for your debts. The discharge means that your creditors can't take any further action to collect those debts from you. Learn about which debts can be discharged in bankruptcy.

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Austin TX Bankruptcy Litigation Attorney

Achieve Debt Relief with Austin Bankruptcy Law Firm of Douglas J. Powell

The bankruptcy attorney in Austin Texas, Douglas J. Powell, P.C., focuses on bankruptcy and financial law, including:

Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Chapter 13 bankruptcy
Home and mortgage foreclosures
Automobile repossession
Excessive or unmanageable credit card debt
Tax problems
Creditor harrassment

We want to help resolve your financial issues in a reasonable, organized way that lets you regain control of your money matters and still meet your obligations.  

Your first consultation with our offices regarding your financial situation is free.

Together, we can determine if you qualify for bankruptcy relief and what option is best for you and your situation.

Improve Your Financial Situation with Proactive Legal Advice

Filing for bankruptcy may solve your financial issues if you have had a recent life change that makes meeting your financial obligations difficult:

  • You or your spouse has lost a job.
  • You owe taxes to the IRS.
  • You have excessive or unmanageable credit card bills.
  • You have outstanding medical bills.
  • Your corporation is experiencing financial problems.
  • A divorce settlement increased your debt.
  • A creditor has sued or threatened to sue you.

A consultation with am Austin bankruptcy law firm is important to ensure bankruptcy the right choice for you because it will have lasting effects.

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Chapter 7 can be used by small corporations who want to stop operations.  This type of bankruptcy discharges debt and offers a new start--you can never be forced to pay your discharged debts no matter what. |more|

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Chapter 13 enables individuals to consolidate their obligations and repay their debts over a three-to-five year period of time through monthly payments.  If you qualify, you may also be able to stop foreclosure on your home or repossession of your vehicle and repay the obligation through your Chapter 13 plan. |more|

 

Call THE Austin Texas Bankruptcy ATTORNEYS of the Douglas J. Powell, P.C.  Law Firm at 1 512 476-2457 for your free financial consultation.

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