Should You Wait on Bankruptcy or File Now?
The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent havoc that the virus has wreaked on the economy have left many people facing difficult financial times. If you think that bankruptcy is a good option, you have likely also considered whether you should file for bankruptcy now or wait. On one hand, filing for bankruptcy too early might mean losing a property you would have otherwise been able to keep. Conversely, waiting on bankruptcy might mean you can avoid the process entirely. To help you decide whether to wait or file for bankruptcy now, this article reviews some critical factors that you should consider. When You Anticipate New Debts Times are financially difficult for many people. If you expect to have new expenses sometime in the near future, you should not rush into bankruptcy. This is because Chapter 7 bankruptcy only erases debts that you have at the time of filing. This means that any debts that you face later will still be yours and cannot be discharged. When You do Not W...