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...
On behalf of Hatfield Harris, PLLC | Nov 15, 2019 | Personal Bankruptcy
With the holiday season right around the corner, some adults are going to start thinking about what they are going to get everyone. Some people will pay for these with cash, but others will choose to use credit cards to make these purchases. Millennials are the age...
| Oct 4, 2019 | Personal Bankruptcy
There are many different methods for getting back on financial track after you file for bankruptcy. While you are in the midst of the process, you will have to live on a cash budget. Once the court discharges the case, you have to determine what type of financial...
| Sep 20, 2019 | Personal Bankruptcy
People who are tired of checking the mail or answering the phone because of debt collection attempts might appreciate one of the immediate impacts of bankruptcy – the automatic stay. When you file for protection, the court issues an order that prevents creditors from...
| Sep 6, 2019 | Personal Bankruptcy
The process of filing for bankruptcy is difficult for many people. Not only do you have to deal with the lifestyle changes that you are going through, but your emotions are probably suffering greatly. You might feel as though you let people down. You might be worried...
