Judith A. Swift Law Blog

If you are considering the possibility of filing bankruptcy and want to review your financial problems, please call Dallas bankruptcy law firm of Judith A. Swift and make an appointment for your free consultation.... Read More

In April 2005, President Bush signed the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCA), which significantly changed the provisions of bankruptcy law for anyone filing on or after October 17th of that year.  Contrary to popular belief, the provisions of the new Act do not prevent individuals from filing for bankruptcy.... Read More

Different rules apply to the debt wiped clean (discharged) in bankruptcy depending on the type of bankruptcy you file.  In addition, federal and state bankruptcy laws typically prohibit the discharge of certain types of debt—such as child support, alimony, certain taxes, and student loans—in any type of filing.... Read More

Bankruptcy may sound like a simple solution to financial strife, but it’s not the best choice for everyone, and it should be the last resort for anyone.  There may be better ways to deal with your particular financial problems or downsides to using a bankruptcy to solve them.  Dallas bankruptcy attorney Judith A. Swift has the skills, experience and resources to help find the right solutions, and the initial consultation is free. ... Read More