What Is Bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy is a federal court process which helps consumers and businesses eliminate their debt or repay part of it under the protection of the bankruptcy court. It gives you a "fresh start" and a chance to start over without the burden of all of your debt. It also gives people who are owed money a fair chance to get back what you can afford to pay. Bankruptcy can stop creditor harassment and the pressure of overwhelming debt.

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