Top 5 Questions to Ask About Bankruptcy

by Eric Stump.
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The recession has sent most Americans looking for debt relief. Most of the people have just heard grandpa stories regarding the great depression. But now they are getting an actual taste of what it is like to be in an economic downturn.

Along with the folks looking for debt relief there is a surge in the solution providers too with all sorts of false promises. The gullible victims of the credit card tirade need to know what are the genuine means for them to get out of trouble. Watch out for scams. Most small time advisors may lead you into scams. In such a confusing scenario, what is most important is how much of correct and authentic information you have before taking a decision.

Bankruptcy and Debt settlements have emerged as the top most choices for debt relief. Before you take a call, you need to get your facts right. Here are a few basic questions about bankruptcy that you need to ask yourself before making any kind of decision on debt relief.

1. What is meant by bankruptcy? It is a procedure that is mandated by federal law to provide protection to US citizens looking for debt relief.

2. What is the protection given to me by bankruptcy? Bankruptcy provides two types of protection, the first for your current assets, and the second, for your future earnings.

3. I am so deep in debt that I will loose my home. Will bankruptcy save my home? Many state laws provide homestead protection, that can be either unlimited or up to a given limit. You will loose your home only if your state provides no homestead protection at all.

4. Do I go in for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13? Chapter 7 is a straight bankruptcy. You will be permitted this if your current assets are so bad that you can not pay off the debt in any manner. Chapter 13 revised will block portion of your future earnings, if you have any, to overcome debt in 3 to 5 years.

5. What will happen to my credit? You will take 8 to 10 years to revive your credit score.

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