Bankruptcy Overview

Is Bankruptcy Right for You?

At Walton Legal Services, we offer streamlined, personalized legal assistance to clients interested in obtaining debt relief with the help of bankruptcy protection.

We understand that filing for bankruptcy is a last resort for many people, and we also know it is hard to get reliable information about the best ways to handle debt. We want you to be fully informed of your options, and we hope our Web site helps you learn more. You can always make an appointment to discuss your personal circumstances with an experienced lawyer by contacting us.

There are several things you may be able to accomplish by filing for bankruptcy, among which are:

• Stopping creditor harassment
• Stopping garnishment
• Stopping foreclosure and sheriff's sales
• Curing some tax delinquencies

Congress has adopted and maintained bankruptcy laws because, for many Americans, bankruptcy is the best option to rid yourself of unmanageable debt. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation about bankruptcy out there. We hope to help you understand more about the following topics:

• The causes of bankruptcy
• The myths of debt consolidation
• Frequently asked questions about bankruptcy

An unfamiliar legal process can be intimidating, but that should not stop you from getting the relief you need. Follow these links for more information about what you can expect if you choose to pursue bankruptcy debt relief:

• The process of filing for bankruptcy
• Chapter 7 bankruptcy protections
• Chapter 13 bankruptcy protections
• The role of the bankruptcy trustee

Don't let yourself get sucked down even farther into unpayable debts and the hassle of lawsuits, liens, wage garnishment and other debt collection efforts. Find out if bankruptcy is right for you. Contact our attorneys in Indianapolis or Columbus, Indiana, today.