Filing for bankruptcy can be a stressful and confusing process; from understanding eligibility requirements and the different types of bankruptcy to the process of actually filing, it can be hard to know where to start. Bankruptcy lawyers can help sort through the legal mess and even provide advice on how to rebuild your financial standing after the fact. If you’re finding yourself harassed by bill collectors and/or unsure how to pull yourself...
The short answer to this? Probably.
The truth is that although some people opt to file on their own ("pro se") instead of a getting help from a bankruptcy lawyer for whatever reason, many folks mess up and put themselves in an even more difficult position. Many others find themselves in a discharge suit threatening their automatic stay. In other words, it gets complicated, you aren't always protected, and you could even wind up being sued....