Seattle Divorce & Bankruptcy Attorney

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The Law Office of Jason Anderson will help you get through the storm of financial problems and creditor harassment to the safe harbor of bankruptcy. Contact us now at 206-706-2882.

Divorce complications can lead to financial hardship for people living in the Seattle, Washington area. If you are struggling to pay your bills after divorce, the Law Offices of Jason Anderson can counsel you on your options, such as bankruptcy, that can help you resolve your debt.

Similarly, if your ex-spouse is filing for bankruptcy, you need a skilled bankruptcy lawyer at our firm who will protect your rights so that the creditors don't come after you.

Divorce and Bankruptcy

The three most common reasons for filing bankruptcy are job loss, medical bills or medical debt and divorce. Divorce creates increased obligations to pay bills, such as car debt, home mortgage and child support, with only one income. When divorce creates two separate homes and expenses, costs increase and many find themselves unable to pay for the extra responsibilities after divorce.

If you anticipate that divorce will create a financial hardship for you, we can begin the process of bankruptcy planning while the divorce is pending. We will seek to discharge debts through either Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Our law firm can also help you negotiate with the bank to achieve a loan modification in an effort to reduce your home mortgage payments and prevent foreclosure, if it is possible for your circumstances.

Ex-Spouse Filing for Bankruptcy

If your soon-to-be ex-spouse is filing for bankruptcy during divorce or your ex-spouse is filing for bankruptcy after divorce, it is important to know that the filing can affect your financial situation. We urge you to speak to bankruptcy lawyer Jason Anderson when you learn of the pending bankruptcy.

The divorce decree or order does not bind creditors from contacting the spouse that owns the debt according to the distribution of marital debt and assets. If your ex-spouse files for bankruptcy, the creditors may come after you to repay the debt. In this case, we will aggressively protect your rights and make sure that you are protected from bankruptcy complications and creditor harassment.

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To obtain more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced lawyer regarding bankruptcy issues during or after divorce, please contact us.