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If you are struggling to make even the minimum payments on your consumer debt and are considering filing for bankruptcy, you may be determined to cut costs wherever possible. Many people in similar circumstances try to save money by declaring bankruptcy without the help of a seasoned attorney, but doing so could actually cost you in the long run. Below, the Connecticut legal team at Greene Law, PC explains why you should hire a bankruptcy attorney to assist with your petition.

3 Issues You’ll Avoid by Hiring a Bankruptcy Attorney

1. You Risk Noncompliance

Full financial disclosure is required during all bankruptcy proceedings. Additionally, there are certain things you cannot do shortly before filing without facing accusations of fraud. Even if you inadvertently commit bankruptcy fraud because you simply did not know all the applicable laws, the court will not look favorably upon you. A bankruptcy attorney will ensure you follow all the correct procedures so you do not risk fraud or noncompliance.

2. You Will Have to Face Your Creditors Alone

bankruptcy attorneyIf you owe a lot of money or are significantly behind on payments, your creditors are probably harassing you. Once you file for bankruptcy, your attorney will ensure the harassment stops. All you have to do is tell creditors you have filed, and if they call again, simply refer them to your lawyer. If you do not hire an attorney, though, you will have to deal with the creditors who do not respect the automatic stay on your own, and doing so will be highly stressful.

3. You Could Make a Disastrous Error

An attorney will ensure you do not make any mistakes during the proceedings, starting with the kind of bankruptcy you file for. For example, if you want to file for chapter 7, your lawyer will assess your financial situation to determine if you are actually eligible to do so. If you don’t have a seasoned legal ally by your side, you could end up making one or more mistakes along the way that jeopardize your case.

If you are drowning in debt and want to discuss your options for eliminating it, turn to a Connecticut bankruptcy attorney at Greene Law PC. To view the firm’s breadth of experience in bankruptcy law, visit their website, and call (860) 676-1336 to schedule an initial consultation today.

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