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How can I
afford an attorney if I can't pay my bills as it is?
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This is an excellent question.
Below are 15 ideas that have helped other clients to be able to
afford bankruptcy. There may be other ways to pay for your
bankruptcy depending on the specifics of your particular case.
Some of the ideas below are
appropriate only when you are sure you will declare bankruptcy
and some apply only in certain situations. Always discuss
these options with your bankruptcy attorney before taking any action.
15 Ways To Come Up With The Money To File Your Case.
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Use
cash on hand. |
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2. |
Use
money in checking or savings accounts. |
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3. |
Sell
some stocks you own. |
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4. |
Cash
in part of your retirement account. |
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5. |
Stop
paying bills that will go away after the bankruptcy
anyway, and use that money to file your case. |
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6. |
If
you want to give up your house, stop paying the
mortgage, and use that money to file your case. |
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7. |
Get
a cash gift from friends or relatives (they can even use
their credit cards). |
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8. |
Borrow money from friends or relatives (they can even
use their credit cards). |
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9. |
Use
your tax refund. |
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10. |
Get
more hours at work. |
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11. |
Get
a temporary 2nd job. |
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12. |
Have
your non-working spouse get a temporary job. |
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13. |
Have
your working-age kids get a temporary job. |
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14. |
Sell
something. |
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15. |
Cut
down on unnecessary monthly expenses. |
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Law Offices of John Saitis, PLLC
909 West Magnolia Avenue, Suite 6
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
817-881-4529
Web: Metroplexlaw.com
Email:
Bankruptcy@Metroplexlaw.com
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