People file bankruptcy for numerous different reasons. Very few individuals file bankruptcy when they can pay their bills. The new bankruptcy laws protect this from occurring. These are the five biggest reasons people consider filing bankruptcy:

Medical Bills
Getting sick or hurt can really have an effect on finances. Especially if no health insurance is available. Income can even be further affected by the injured family member missing work. Which leads us to the next common reason people file bankruptcy.

Job Loss
Job loss and layoffs can put people in a financial disaster quickly, especially if they were living paycheck to paycheck while working. Unemployment is usually just a fraction of previous income levels, and only lasts so long.

Stop Foreclosure
A chapter 13 bankruptcy can produce a payment plan to catch up on late mortgage payments and stop foreclosure. Past mortgage payments and legal fees can be included, allowing them to keep their home and stop the foreclosure process.

Stop Wage Garnishments and Repossessions
Filing a chapter 7 bankruptcy can stop wage garnishments immediately. If your car or other property is at risk of being repossessed, by creating a payment plan in a chapter 13, you can stop the repossession.

Stop Creditor Harassment
Creditors can no longer contact you once you have file bankruptcy papers. Creditor calls and mail will stop once you file, allowing you to relax and get back on your feet.

Unlike in the past, there is no stigma attached with filing bankruptcy. And with unemployment rates at over 10%, more people will be taking advantage of the relief bankruptcy offers.

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