Declaring bankruptcy can offer big relief to those buried by debt, but do debt collectors get paid in the process?

Filing for bankruptcy could be a smart move in certain cases, but in others, debt relief could make more sense.

What exactly happens when you file for bankruptcy, though — and how can you determine if it's the right choice for you? Below ...

Research shows that Black Americans are more likely than White Americans to file for bankruptcy and to choose Chapter 13, which is more expensive and often less successful than Chapter 7.

Donald Trump's companies have declared bankruptcy many times over the years, even though he has never personally declared ...

Among them was a Boca Raton attorney disciplined for the accidental shooting of his brother while engaged in horseplay.

On January 13, 2025, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware affirmed the decision by the Delaware Bankruptcy Court, ...

The majority of personal bankruptcies are male (61 percent) and usually occur after self-employment. The average amount of ...

Todd Christenson filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy in November 2010. In February 2011, a federal bankruptcy court in Minnesota discharged ...

Prospect Medical Holdings and Medical Properties Trust owe $23.6 million in delinquent taxes to Manchester, South Windsor, ...

Hundreds of newly disclosed emails between the New Orleans Saints and the Archdiocese of New Orleans detail the extent to ...