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Before you retain a Washington DC bankruptcy lawyer to help liquidate your debts, you need to undergo credit counseling. This will cause at least a six-month delay before you can recruit a Washington DC bankruptcy lawyer to help you get protection from your creditors.

If you have worked hard to pay your bills and live within your means, but circumstances beyond your control have caused you to go into debt, you need to acquire bankruptcy information. A Washington DC bankruptcy lawyer may be able to protect your property from your creditors and help you rebuild your credit.

The bankruptcy code may prevent many Americans from qualifying for Chapter 7 liquidation. Many debtors may be forced into filing under a Chapter 13, which requires consolidation and repayment of their debts under a court-ordered payment schedule that can last from three-five years.

Get information before you make a decision about bankruptcy

To learn which type of bankruptcy might be right for you, and to learn how the Washington, D.C., laws may affect your case, speak with a local bankruptcy lawyer. To connect with a local attorney, call toll-free 877-349-1309 or fill out our free case evaluation form.

Before you file bankruptcy, assess your financial situation

You can start the entire process yourself by taking a closer look at your bottom line. Before you decide to file bankruptcy, ask yourself some of the following questions:

  1. Are you heavily in debt, with little prospect of getting out of that debt in the near future?
  2. Have you had, or are your creditors threatening, a foreclosure on your home, a repossession of your car or other legal action to take your property?
  3. Are you paying more money than you make on just your monthly living expenses?
  4. Are your wages currently, or in jeopardy of, being garnished?
  5. Are you going through a divorce resulting in a decrease of income but an increase in expenses?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, deciding to file for bankruptcy could be right for you. Call 877-349-1309 or fill out our free secure case review form on this page to speak with a local bankruptcy attorney about your options.


Note: Keep in mind all laws are complex. If you need legal advice or want to fully understand how these laws affect you, please speak with a local attorney.

Laws may have changed since our last update. For the latest information on your state's bankruptcy laws, speak to a local bankruptcy lawyer.


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