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Bankruptcy – How does it work?

Topeka Bankruptcy Lawyer

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An Experienced Topeka bankruptcy lawyer like Paul Post, P.A. will assist you in managing or eliminating your debt. As a Topeka bankruptcy lawyer serving Kansans since 1978, the Law Office of Paul Post has filed or assisted in the management of over a thousand bankruptcy cases.

Contact our office now for a Free Consultation or call us at 785-273-1353 in Topeka or 800-347-1353. Find out more about our $100 off bankruptcy filing offer.

Considering a bankruptcy? Here are a few common signs:

  • If you are finding yourself borrowing from credit cards to pay bills or other credit cards, and have lost the ability to increase monthly income or sale assets to pay-off debt.

  • Your creditor has unexpectedly raised the interest rates on your credit cards.

  • You are behind on your mortgage payments and need help getting caught up.

  • You are behind on your car payments and need help getting caught up.

  • You want to pay your creditors, but they are unwilling to settle on a monthly payment plan you can afford.

  • Lost a job or experience a dramatic decrease in regular monthly income.

  • You are only able to make the minimum payment on your credit cards.

  • You owe back taxes.

  • You have medical bills or medical debt you cannot afford to pay back.

Filing a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy at the Law Office of Paul Post

An Experienced Topeka bankruptcy lawyer like Paul Post, P.A. will assist you in managing or eliminating your debt.

  • Complete the Client Bankruptcy Questionnaire or call our office directly at 785-273-1353 or 800-347-1353.

  • Meet with Topeka bankruptcy lawyer Paul Post in a FREE CONSULTATION.

  • Gather the necessary information to prepare bankruptcy filing.

  • By law, complete a pre-counseling class required before filing a bankruptcy. We can assist you in where and how this can be completed. You can do it online, telephone or in-person. This is a required new step to file a bankruptcy.

  • Call to set up a signing appointment with your attorney.

  • Your case is filed with the Court.

  • You will receive a letter from us informing you of the date, time and location of your Meeting of Creditors.

  • You will receive a request for documents from the Trustee. You must comply with this request fully and promptly.

  • Your Meeting of Creditors will be held approximately 4-6 weeks after filing. You must bring photo Identification and your Social Security Card.

  • Complete the post counseling class.

  • Your discharge will be mailed out by the Clerk’s office approximately 90 days after the Meeting of Creditors.

Filing a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy at the Law Office of Paul Post

An Experienced Topeka bankruptcy lawyer like Paul Post, P.A. will assist you in managing or eliminating your debt.

  • Complete the Client Bankruptcy Questionnaire or call our office directly at 785-273-1353 or 800-347-1353.

  • Meet with Topeka bankruptcy lawyer Paul Post in a FREE CONSULTATION.

  • Gather the necessary information to prepare bankruptcy filing.

  • By law, complete a pre-counseling class required before filing bankruptcy. We can assist you in where and how this can be completed. You can do it online, telephone or in-person. This is a required step to file a bankruptcy.

  • Call to set up a signing appointment with your attorney.

  • Your case is filed with the Court.

  • Complete the post counseling class.

  • The Trustee must receive your first Trustee Payment within 30 days of filing, in the form of cashier’s check or money order.

  • You will receive a letter from us informing you of the date, time and location of your Meeting of Creditors.

  • You will receive a request for documents from the Trustee. You must comply with this request fully and promptly.

  • Your Meeting of Creditors will be held approximately 6 weeks after filing. You must bring Photo Identification and your Social Security Card.

  • Your Creditors have 60 days from the date of the Meeting of Creditors to file any objections to discharge.

  • After the 60 days for objections has elapsed, the Trustee will submit a recommendation or objection to the case. You and your attorney will then have 30 days to make any necessary adjustments and submit a proposed stipulated order for confirmation. If this order is approved by the Trustee and the Judge, then your case is "confirmed."

Contact Paul Post Law Office, an experienced Topeka bankruptcy lawyer, for a Free Consultation or call us at 785-273-1353 in Topeka or 800-347-1353 with your questions and concerns. We can help you and stop the harassing phone calls, letters and garnishing of wages.

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