Iowa Attorney Jeff Mathias handles Chapter
7 (full discharge) personal bankruptcy cases for clients from
throughout all of Iowa.
Eligibility for Chapter 7 bankruptcy depends primarily on your income. If you are below the state median income, chances are you can file a Chapter 7 full discharge. Jeff can spot most of the obvious problems during a quick online bankruptcy consultation or phone call before you come to the office.
Note- Social Security income is Not included.
Jeff does your entire Iowa bankruptcy petition during the first appointment so there is no delay or packet to fill out. Jeff files weekly, normally on Thursdays. Hearings are about 30 days later and your Iowa bankruptcy is discharged about 9 weeks after the hearing, so the entire process takes a little over 3 months. Jeff keeps his fees low by keeping things moving along.
Although bankruptcy remains on your credit report for 10 years you may be surprised at how quickly you are offered credit. Banks know you cannot file another Chapter 7 for at least 8 years. Many of my clients have purchased homes within 2 years of bankruptcy. See; Declaring Bankruptcy Can Improve Your Credit Score, SmartMoney. Despite this, I encourage you to avoid using credit cards after your Iowa bankruptcy and use cash and your debit card instead. Also see: Tips for Getting Credit After Bankruptcy.
Check your household income against the chart below. If you are below the median income you have a much better chance of a successful complete discharge through Chapter 7 Iowa bankruptcy. Some debtors who are over the median income will not be eligible for Chapter 7, but may want to consider Chapter 13 bankruptcy repayment. Jeff will not accept your fees or your case if he does not believe your case will succeed. This requirement is part of the new bankruptcy law.
Note- Social Security income is Not included.