On behalf of Hatfield Harris, PLLC | Oct 15, 2020 | Personal Bankruptcy
Filing for bankruptcy is a huge financial decision, and not one to make lightly. Many people fear that bankruptcy will cause them to lose everything, especially their homes and cars. While filing for bankruptcy can mean losing some assets, there are some ways you can...
On behalf of Hatfield Harris, PLLC | Oct 7, 2020 | Personal Bankruptcy
One hesitation that Arkansas debtors may have about filing for bankruptcy is the fact that they are afraid of losing their home. However, in many situations, your home is protected when you file for bankruptcy. This is an incentive for you to use bankruptcy to get a...
On behalf of Hatfield Harris, PLLC | Aug 11, 2020 | Personal Bankruptcy
Financial troubles can lead to dire debt situations. If debt levels reach a high enough point, filing bankruptcy can be a possible solution for Arkansas residents. Both single persons and married couples can file for bankruptcy, but what happens if someone wishes to...
On behalf of Hatfield Harris, PLLC | Jul 14, 2020 | Personal Bankruptcy
Facing overwhelming debt can happen to anyone in Arkansas. People might feel obligated to make their payments and try as hard as they can to pay all that they owe to creditors. Still, it can frequently become an exercise comparable to running in place. What are some...
On behalf of Hatfield Harris, PLLC | May 20, 2020 | Personal Bankruptcy
Individuals experiencing financial struggles across Arkansas may wonder what options they have to get on stronger financial ground. For those who have accrued bills they cannot pay and mounting debt, personal bankruptcy might be a viable alternative. However, a...
On behalf of Hatfield Harris, PLLC | May 6, 2020 | Personal Bankruptcy
You took the leap and filed for bankruptcy. What a relief. Now that you have begun to resolve your debt, it’s time to look at your credit. It’s likely that your score took a bit of a nosedive in the time before you filed, but that doesn’t have to be the case forever....
On behalf of Hatfield Harris, PLLC | Apr 21, 2020 | Personal Bankruptcy
Many people in Arkansas struggle with unrepayable debt, including medical bills, auto loans and credit card balances. They may face a declining credit score, collection calls and even lawsuit threats. Still, they’re often hesitant to declare personal bankruptcy....
On behalf of Hatfield Harris, PLLC | Mar 5, 2020 | Personal Bankruptcy
The Natural State may be one of the most financially strapped. According to The American Bankruptcy Institute, Arkansas has some of the most bankruptcy filings in America. The institute took multiple factors into account when conducting their research, including...
| Dec 17, 2019 | Personal Bankruptcy
Many people opt to file bankruptcy to try to get back on top of their finances. While this might sound like it would work, it often doesn’t. The issue that many people face is that they don’t have the money to file their case. They have to cover the cost...
| Nov 19, 2019 | Personal Bankruptcy
One of the factors that drives some people to file for bankruptcy is that they are sick and tired of debt collectors contacting them constantly. The phone calls and letters seem to come at the most inopportune times. While it is sometimes possible to stem these calls...
