Missouri Bankruptcy Laws

A debtor can obtain a discharge of debt by filing for bankruptcy.  A discharge of debt releases the individual’s personal liability for many types of debts.  A discharge prevents creditors from making any collections efforts upon the debtor including phone calls, letters, and threats.    Many types of unsecured debt can be discharged, including credit [...]

This article considers some of the debts that cannot be discharged by filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection. It also provides a brief explanation why you may not discharge these debts during the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process. Many debtors think that all of their debts can be discharged by filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This [...]