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Factors That Determine Qualification for Bankruptcy





Filing for bankruptcy calls for a lot of considerations, but it seems to be the only way out for someone who has run out of financial resources. If your creditors are all over asking for their dues but you have no means of meeting your obligation, it is better to for bankruptcy and de-fame yourself, than wait for the creditors to sue you for not paying them.

There are a few factors that help you determine whether you qualify to file for bankruptcy or not. Bankruptcy has its own share of disadvantages and before one can settle for it as the last resort. It is advisable to explore other options like debt consolidation. On the other hand, one could approach his creditors and come up with a strategy on how he is going to settle the debts without necessarily involving the law. If the creditors agree to the arrangement, one must ensure that they honor their word.

Among the factors that must be present for one to qualify for bankruptcy is that there must be a considerable amount of outstanding debts that have not yet been paid. Hand in hand with this is that the financial or bank records of the bankrupt must prove that he is unable to meet the obligation. This dictates that one must present all his financial documents to the court as he files for bankruptcy.

Due to the complexity of filing for bankruptcy and the disadvantages therein, most courts dictate that, a bankrupt must first undergo counseling before filing for bankruptcy. The process only commences when the individual has presented the counseling certificate to the court. In addition, one is not allowed to represent himself in court and must therefore hire an attorney. Once this is in order, then one can go ahead with the process.

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