Mounting bills can put stress on any family's budget, but when there isn't enough income coming in to pay off those debts, late bill payments are inevitable. If you find yourself facing insurmountable debt and bankruptcy appears to be your only option, contact an experienced bankruptcy attorney to discuss your options.
Answers to Your Bankruptcy Questions
Filing for bankruptcy is a big decision, so make sure you have the facts straight before you decide what to do next. At the law offices of McBride & Collier, our attorneys are ready to answer your questions and help you decide whether or not bankruptcy is right for you. With offices in Shreveport, Monroe and Alexandria, we assist individuals and families across Louisiana, and your initial consultation with one of our lawyers will be free of charge.
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There are a lot of myths out there about bankruptcy. We are here to give you honest answers, so you can do what is right for you and your family. If bankruptcy is not right for you, we will help you explore other options. But if you want to end creditor harassment, stop a foreclosure and get a fresh start, it could provide you the relief you deserve. Contact us today of a free initial consultation.
Every year, lots of Americans go through tough financial times. Luckily, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy offer you the chance to come up with a plan that suits your needs. We will help you protect your most important assets and eliminate as much debts as possible in order to help you rebuild your financial future. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.
Surviving the Emotional Effects of Bankruptcy
No matter what circumstances ultimately led to filing bankruptcy, both the practical and the emotional impact on the debtor will be enormous. Confronting the emotional and psychological issues surrounding bankruptcy and reaching an understanding and acceptance of the situation are essential to rebuilding and maintaining a successful financial life. The experienced bankruptcy attorneys at McBride & Collier in Shreveport, Louisiana, can guide a debtor through the complicated legal, financial and emotional maze of bankruptcy and steer him or her in the right direction for the future.
Filing bankruptcy can, without a doubt, stir up many negative emotions. The debtor's sense of self-worth is often closely tied to his or her financial circumstances. Loss of money can be experienced as a loss of identity, self-esteem and confidence. We live in a society in which image is seemingly bought through possessions. Money can be viewed as a powerful currency not only in a purely economic sense, but also in relationships and thus a real or perceived loss of interpersonal power can ensue when bankruptcy is filed.
Understanding these emotions can help disentangle the practical realities of money from the possibly destructive or limiting emotional response to bankruptcy.
At times of significant loss, people tend to feel that their entire foundation has been shaken and that their most fundamental sense of security has been disrupted. They question their trust in themselves, in others and in the world at large. Although it may be natural for many to bury these frightening emotions, bringing core insecurities to a conscious level can actually reduce fear and the feeling of being out-of-control, which enables individuals to start tackling their situations constructively. In addition, the counsel of a seasoned bankruptcy attorney at McBride & Collier in Shreveport, Louisiana, can see a debtor through the tough times and guide him or her to a brighter financial future.
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