Is bankruptcy a good idea for me?
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Is bankruptcy a good idea for me?
I have about $16,000 in credit card debt, a car that I owe $36,000 and is worth about $20,000. This is all made much worse by the fact that I have a substantial amount of student loan debt. at this time I am not able to realistically make payments on both my cc and student loan debt. I plan on going back to school to pursue a masters and was wondering if it would still be possible to get student loans with a bankruptcy? Also, my car loan is co-signed by my mother. If I include the car loan in bankruptcy would the loan automatically go to my mother? If not how would it effect her credit?
Asked on June 16, 2009 under Bankruptcy Law, Colorado
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
It's been a while since I paid off my student loans, but I doubt that the rules have changed to the point where you could get a student loan right after having another one wiped out in bankruptcy.
There is also a very good chance that if you give up the car in bankruptcy, the lender will go after your mother for the deficiency. And unless she can make reasonable payments that the lender will accept, it will have a substantial negative effect on her credit.
I'd suggest that you talk to an attorney in your area, about your options and their consequences, based on all of the facts of your situation. One place to look for a lawyer is our website, http://attorneypages.com
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