Hello Everyone! I'm thinking about filing bankruptcy and have a consultation with a lawyer on Friday. For years, I've made bad decisions regarding my finances and slowly I've learned that living paycheck to paycheck won't work for me and I want to come into my future marriage with a clean slate.
Over the years, I've had multiple credit cards and loans that have all snowballed one into the next to pay off the next. I currently have 6 credit cards and 1 personal loan. Recently, I opened a credit card with a lower interest rate and transferred all the balances to that card. Below are my figures.
Monthly income after taxes: $2,000
Personal loan: $410 (mth) 15.95% interest / Balance = $10,500
Credit card: $420 (mth) 2% interest / Balance = $20,600
Student Loan: $120 (on the income based repayment plan)
Will I even qualify for chapter 7? I really have no assets aside from a 2012 Altima. I'm fortunate to live with my fiancé' that pays all the bills and mortgage. However, I am responsible for my car insurance, gas, groceries, etc.
Are there any questions I need to be prepared for with my consultation?
I have read over many posts and forums, that filing isn't the end of the world and isn't as bad as people think, but it still feels embarrassing.
Over the years, I've had multiple credit cards and loans that have all snowballed one into the next to pay off the next. I currently have 6 credit cards and 1 personal loan. Recently, I opened a credit card with a lower interest rate and transferred all the balances to that card. Below are my figures.
Monthly income after taxes: $2,000
Personal loan: $410 (mth) 15.95% interest / Balance = $10,500
Credit card: $420 (mth) 2% interest / Balance = $20,600
Student Loan: $120 (on the income based repayment plan)
Will I even qualify for chapter 7? I really have no assets aside from a 2012 Altima. I'm fortunate to live with my fiancé' that pays all the bills and mortgage. However, I am responsible for my car insurance, gas, groceries, etc.
Are there any questions I need to be prepared for with my consultation?
I have read over many posts and forums, that filing isn't the end of the world and isn't as bad as people think, but it still feels embarrassing.
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