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Terms of Use at This Website: The information at this website is not legal advice. Every legal case is different and the statements on these pages do not address your specific circumstances. If you have questions about how bankruptcy law applies to your specific situation Contact Attorney Grew for a free consultation. Call (781) 520-1758.

Attorney Grew provides individuals and families with bankruptcy relief so that they can get back on their feet and start fresh. A Chapter 7, or "no asset" case can be filed individually or jointly by spouses. In Massachusetts an individual can retain much of their personal property and may likely continue to own their automobile and home provided they are able, after filing bankruptcy, to continue paying monthly payments on any outstanding loan. Learn more about how bankruptcy applies to you specific situation by setting up a free consultation with Attorney Grew. Call (781) 520-1758.

A Chapter 7 discharge removes your obligation, as the debtor, to repay any unsecured debts i.e. credit card debt, medical bills, personal unsecured loans, judgment against you, account balances for services, past due utility bills and even some tax debts.

Once you file a Chapter 7 Petition the Bankruptcy Court will appoint a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee to handle your case. The Trustee's, job is to review your case to ensure that your petition conforms with the Bankruptcy Code. In the event that there is a problem, the Trustee will contact your attorney and the Petition can be amended. The fact is, most petitions go though the Bankruptcy Court without any problem. can continue to pay the monthly loan payments (if applicip. Any person or married couple can file bankruptcy, including non-U.S. citizens so long as they have not received a discharge under the bankruptcy court in the past 6 years. You can file a singe bankruptcy petition, or if you are married at the time of filing, you can file jointly with your spouse.

You file in the state which reside. Bankruptcy law which most of us are familiar with is federal law Title 11 of the United States Code. (11 U.S.C. 101-1330). You can file bankruptcy without an attorney, however, it is in your best interest most of the time, to hire an attorney to represent you. The benefit of receiving a full discharge greatly outweigh the savings of trying to file the petition yourself. The federal court system is not as easily navigated as the state courts. Additionally, there are specific state rules for each state.

Contact Attorney Grew at (781) 520-1758 for a free initial consultation and to review your options.