Common Myths About Filing Bankruptcy In Massachusetts

There are a lot of misunderstandings about filing for bankruptcy.  Credit consolidation companies can mislead people and credit card companies can mislead you so you continue paying high interest payments.  Many people rely on information that was true 25 years ago or from friends who have heard something from someone.  A lot of the information available on the internet is often very, very general and vague that it does not apply to over 95% of the cases and distorts the truth.

The following is a list of beliefs people have about filing bankruptcy that are SIMPLY NOT TRUE:

  • My Credit will be destroyed forever and I will never get credit again.
  • I will lose my house, my car and everything I own.
  • You can only have one automobile if you file bankruptcy.
  • If I have a car loan or a home mortgage I have to give up my car and home.
  • The whole world will know I filed for bankruptcy.
  • If you are married both husband and wife must file for bankruptcy.
  • Only bad people file for bankruptcy.
  • Filing for bankruptcy is too expensive and I can not afford a lawyer.
  • Even if I file bankruptcy I heard you have to pay everything back.
  • It is difficult to file for bankruptcy and they changed the laws to make it difficult.
  • I will never be able to own anything or have money in the bank after filing bankruptcy.
  • You can only file bankruptcy once in your lifetime.
  • You have to have some minimum amount of debt to file bankruptcy.
  • You can not discharge IRS taxes or State taxes in bankruptcy.
  • I will lose all of my future tax refunds.
  • I can be fired or lose my job if I file bankruptcy.

All of the above are common beliefs that people think are true about filing bankruptcy.  They are simply NOT TRUE.  It is important to speak to an experienced bankruptcy attorney for real answers to your questions.  It becomes very difficult to make a decision when you hear all kinds of information from unreliable sources.  We are available to accurately answer your questions and concerns anytime.

BANKRUPTCY – UNDECIDED OR UNSURE WHAT TO DO?

Talk To Us About Your Options:

We always tell potential clients to talk to us first to see if bankruptcy is in their best interest. The consultation is always free. Talk with Attorney Robert Simonian or Attorney Anthony Bucacci in private and in total confidentiality to see if filing bankruptcy in Massachusetts is right for you.

We can almost always come up with a solution to your financial problem. We have filed over 10,000 cases in the past 26 years and there are very few scenarios that we have not seen. We are known for our hard work, diligence, creativity and problem solving abilities. Often we are the bankruptcy attorneys other attorneys come to with difficult cases. Call today to see what we can do for you and what options are available. Often people believe they are the only ones with financial problems and are embarrassed of their situation. This is simply not true and many famous people have had to file for bankruptcy to get a fresh start.

Why Call Bucacci & Simonian:

We are known as one of the best bankruptcy attorneys in Southeastern Massachusetts serving the Bristol County and Plymouth County areas. Please inquire with anyone as to our reputation. Reputation is everything and we are very proud of ours. We have received numerous awards from various agencies and courts including the Bankruptcy Court in Boston, Massachusetts.

Using our knowledge and skill we have had several clients complete their five year Chapter 13 bankruptcy plans where they own their home FREE & CLEAR OF MORTGAGES. We understand how important it is to save clients’ homes from foreclosure, keep their cars from being repossessed and stop creditors from suing them and attaching their wages or attempting to seize their assets. This can be stopped almost instantly and we make every effort to be very available to your clients and can accommodate emergency situations. One of our most famous cases involved saving a clients’s multi-family home. https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1863802/in-re-brizida/

What to Avoid:

Do not attempt to file for bankruptcy on your own. You can make your situation much, much worse. If the bankruptcy petition is not correct you could lose your home, your car or possessions or you could be asked to file a different kind of bankruptcy where you have to make monthly payments when it could have been avoided. If you are not properly represented a bankruptcy trustee may foreclose on your house, allow your car to be repossessed, seize a tax refund or other assets. You could file under the wrong chapter, apply the wrong exemptions, fail to file all of the necessary forms or not understand the significance of important forms.

Protect Yourself:

Call us today for a free and complete bankruptcy consultation. We can protect you from your creditors and protect your home, cars, jewelry and other assets. Creditors and collection lawyers have a job to do and it may seem that they are heartless and will take anything they can from you. They are represented and you should be too. Call us today. The Federal Bankruptcy Court indicated that seeking the advice of a qualified attorney is strongly recommended. https://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/bankruptcy/filing-without-attorney

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