Legal Question in Bankruptcy in California
How long will this effect my credit
If I file bankruptsy, how will long will it effect my credit and to what extent?
Some of my debt is related to attorney fees. Will this debt be relieved through a bankruptsy claim?
Asked on 10/20/99, 8:13 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Markus
Law Office of Mark J. Markus
Re: How long will this effect my credit
A bankruptcy will stay on your credit record for 10 years, although you should be able to re-establish your credit well before then. Yes, unsecured fees owed to a lawyer are dischargeable in bankruptcy (subject to certain exceptions).
Answered on 10/22/99, 2:40 pm
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