Filing for relief under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code is meant to give honest debtors a fresh start, but each state adds its own rules and exemption limits. In Alabama, the…

A tight budget, an unexpected layoff, or a string of medical bills can empty even the most carefully managed savings. When that happens, many Southwest Alabama families turn to bankruptcy…

Residents of Southwest Alabama who feel buried in bills often worry that filing for relief will cost them the very items they need to rebuild—homes, cars, paychecks, or retirement. Good…

When facing serious financial hardship, many individuals in Alabama wonder whether Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the better solution. The right choice depends on your income, assets, debt…