Due to the overwhelming amount of bankruptcy questions to our firm, Atkins & Markoff would like to provide some basic information via our website. This does not constitute legal advice. Our firm does not currently handle bankruptcy issues and we cannot provide legal advice via phone calls at this time. We apologize for this inconvenience; however, we hope that the information contained in the website will answer the majority of your questions. In an effort to better serve you, you may email questions regarding bankruptcy to Mike Rose. Mr. Rose is not affiliated with Atkins & Markoff; however, he is available to answer your emails. Please email your bankruptcy related questions to Mr. Rose at: mrose@coxinet.net

Bankruptcy Topics

Bankruptcy FAQ
Find answers to commonly asked questions about bankruptcy.

Chapter 7
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is about starting over financially with a clean slate. In the last few years bankruptcy itself has lost much of its social stigma as finance and credit in the new millennium becomes more complicated than in previous years.

Chapter 13
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a complicated form of financial reorganization designed to allow someone deeply in debt to work out a payment plan to pay off debts rather than face liquidation and foreclosure.

Should I file?
As more and more Americans face the reality of spiraling and debilitating debt, this question is becoming an increasingly more common one.

Bankruptcy Process
Bankruptcy can often be the only option for victims of such circumstances. The bankruptcy process itself can be frightening and overwhelming if you do not know what to expect.