Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorneys Serving Florence, S.C.

Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy may be the best way for you to make a fresh financial start in Florence, South Carolina. It is important to fully understand what Chapter 7 bankruptcy means and whether it’s the right approach for addressing your specific financial concerns. That’s why our experienced Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyers at our firm want to meet with you as soon as possible.

For more than two decades, our attorneys at Benjamin R. Matthews and Associates, LLC, have been helping people just like you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Florence and throughout the Pee Dee region. We know how the legal system works in South Carolina. We’re familiar with South Carolina’s bankruptcy laws. We can be there for you every step of the way.

What is Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Many consumers choose Chapter 7 bankruptcy because it allows them to eliminate most – if not all – of the most common debts, including:

• Medical bills
• Credit card balances
• Other unsecured debts

Another reason why many consumers in South Carolina choose Chapter 7 bankruptcy in South Carolina? Chapter 7 bankruptcy – which is also known as “liquidation bankruptcy” – allows most people to keep their house and their car.

How can a Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer help me?

If Chapter 7 bankruptcy sounds too good to be true, the reality is there are strict rules and regulations for who qualifies for this form of bankruptcy. The method often used to determine if you qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy is known as the Chapter 7 means test. In many cases, it’s then up to a judge at a U.S. bankruptcy court to decide whether you qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Our experienced Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyers can help you every step of the way in the bankruptcy process. As your attorney, we can:

• Help you fill out the required Chapter 7 bankruptcy forms
• Help you submit your completely Chapter 7 bankruptcy application with the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of South Carolina office in Columbia, S.C.
• Appear with you at all bankruptcy court proceedings
• Appeal your Chapter 7 bankruptcy application if necessary

Don’t underestimate the complexity of your Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing. Make sure you know the facts about Chapter 7 bankruptcy and fill out your application form accurately. Contact us online or call (803) 799-1700 to schedule your free initial consultation at our law firm today.