Understand the financial picture
Review income, debts, property, expenses, and the events shaping the household.
ZUKOWSKY LAW GROUPDebt problems rarely arrive one at a time. A private, judgment-free conversation can help clarify what you owe, what is putting pressure on you, and whether Chapter 7 or another form of relief may fit.
Before discussing a filing, we look at the debts, income, property, and pressures shaping your household. That gives the conversation a useful starting point.
Review income, debts, property, expenses, and the events shaping the household.
Explain eligibility factors, the means test, discharge, exemptions, and liens in plain language.
Decide what to gather and whether Chapter 7, another option, or more time to evaluate makes sense.
The right path depends on your income, debts, property, household, and goals. Bring what you have so the next conversation can focus on what matters.
Talk with someone directlyGeneral information only. Your options depend on your documents, finances, and goals.
Chapter 7 is a court-supervised process that may provide a discharge of certain qualifying debts. The right to a discharge is not absolute, and some debts and liens require separate analysis.
No. Some debts may not be dischargeable, and a discharge does not automatically eliminate a lien on property. A review of the specific debts matters.
Not necessarily. Exemptions, equity, loan status, liens, and the facts of your household all matter. Our team can help explain the questions that need to be answered.
The means test is one part of the Chapter 7 eligibility analysis for many individual consumer debtors. Income, household information, allowed expenses, and debt can affect the analysis.
Bring recent pay stubs, tax returns, bank statements, creditor statements, collection letters, lawsuits, and information about your home, vehicle, and household expenses.
No. Depending on your circumstances, negotiation, a repayment plan, Chapter 13, or another approach may need to be considered.
Start with a private conversation about debt relief and the options available to you.