Overwhelming debt doesnt just happen overnight. The majority of the American public live from paycheck to paycheck. It only takes one accident or illness to put you behind in your debts. Once you are behind it is possible that you may never catch up. This does not make you a bad person, just one that is in need of rescue. That help can come in the form of a bankruptcy. If you are like most people you have no idea how to do this and what is involved.
Filing bankruptcy is done through the court system. It is possible for you to do this on your own, but not very advisable. If you decide to do this on your own, you need to research this process. There are do-it-yourself kits on the Internet and companies that offer this service. You will need lots of patience to attempt this and hope you dont make mistakes.
Your first decision in getting ready to file bankruptcy is what type you want to file. Chapter 7 bankruptcy involves selling your assets and dividing the proceeds among your creditor. Chapter 13 is working with your creditors to stop their interest and accepting smaller payments over a period of time. This is not a decision that you want to rush into. You can find...