Rule 523 dictates the debts you can't erase through bankruptcy (and the list might surprise you).

Getting the timing right can mean the difference between a successful bankruptcy and one that leaves debts behind.

When you've completed a Chapter 13 bankruptcy repayment plan and earned a discharge, the hope is that your financial troubles are behind you. Life doesn't always unfold that neatly, though, especially ...

Many people consider bankruptcy but postpone taking action because they don’t know what’s going to happen. Often, they fear losing everything and don’t want to damage their credit. But bankruptcy is ...

Outcomes vary depending on the type of bankruptcy filed, whether the loan is secured and whether a personal guarantee was signed. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...