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Filing for bankruptcy is a scary prospect. To alleviate your debts and navigate the complexities of the legal system, it is essential you hire and maintain a solid working relationship with a lawyer. Though your attorney is highly experienced and knowledgeable in this practice area, by following a few simple tips, you’ll help expedite the process while ensuring a smooth and hassle-free filing experience. 

3 Ways You Can Help Your Bankruptcy Lawyer

Be as Detailed as Possible

Filing for bankruptcy involves an extensive amount of paperwork. To ensure these documents are filled out properly, your lawyer will require information pertaining to your income, assets, expenses, debts, and recent transactions. Provide as many details as possible and do so in a timely manner. The quicker these are filed, the sooner the process will be completed.

Disclose Everything

bankruptcy lawyerThough you may be tempted to hide your assets, it is essential you disclose everything to your bankruptcy lawyer. He or she will assess your case details and determine which items to include. If you are not honest in your disclosure, you may face a number of penalties, up to and including incarceration.

Communicate

It is crucial that you communicate any life changes — whether good or bad — to your lawyer. Bankruptcy cases last for an extended period, so updates to your income during that time can have a dramatic impact on your case. For example, if you are filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy and are suddenly unable to make the required monthly payments, your attorney may be able to negotiate or alter your case to suit your current situation.

 

Whether you are considering filing for bankruptcy, suffered a personal injury, or require a criminal defense lawyer, the team at Achille Law, P.C., will provide you with the personalized, professional, and aggressive legal aid you need to protect your rights and obtain the best possible outcome in your case. Achille, Ellermeyer, Wallisch & Sobol, Attorneys at Law, serve clients throughout the Brookeville, PA, area. Visit the practice online to learn more about them, or call (814) 849-6701 to schedule an appointment with a bankruptcy lawyer today.

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