Debt and Bankruptcy

It happens to everyone. You need legal help, but you have no idea what youre getting into or where to begin. The thought of hiring a personal attorney-and shelling out outrageous amounts of money in hourly legal fees-makes you cringe. Isnt there a better way?

The Ask a Lawyer series arms you with practical, usable advice about common legal situations, answering your questions and familiarizing you with legal procedure before you ever set foot in a lawyers office. Each book walks you through simple explanations of the law, legal definitions, tips, and sample scenarios, describing what will happen and what your options are. In some cases, these books can keep you from spending money on a lawyer you really never needed.

Whether you ultimately decide to handle the matter by yourself or use an attorneys assistance for the completion of your plans, these books can easily save you thousands of dollars in the process.

Youre in serious debt. It doesnt matter how you got there, but youre in way over your head and cant pay back your creditors. This book takes you through the steps you need to follow when youre having financial problems, including cleaning up your credit report, knowing when to file for bankruptcy and what to expect when you do, differences between a Chapter 7 and a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, keeping your property, and reestablishing credit.