Franklin Bankruptcy

Franklin, Virginia is the southwesternmost independent city of Hampton Roads, Virginia. Small, with less than 10,000 residents, Franklin is has two major industrial sectors; agriculture and manufacturing and was renown locally for the paper mill which closed permanently in 2010 which eliminated 1,100 jobs from the community. They have since resumed limited pulp manufacturing adding a few hundred jobs. Franklin isn’t all work  and no play, the resident son over 3,3000 households are committed to maintaining their small city heritage and beauty, first class education and job ready workforce. For many, financial hardships due to economic uncertainty and COVI19 have been felt in Franklin and nearby cities. Financial hardships and bankruptcy affect nearly everyone in Virginia, even our military.

Bankruptcy is a legal process that releases people from debts they are no longer able to pay. For Franklin citizens and all US consumers there are two types of bankruptcy, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Chapter 7 eliminates (or discharges) most debts without further payment. Some debts such as recent taxes and child support are not dischargeable. Chapter 13 is a restructuring of debt and consolidates all of your debt into a court approved “plan”. Most Franklin consumers who do not own their home or have valuable property file Chapter 7 while homeowners typically file Chapter 13 which allows them to keep their homes while under the court appointed plan.

While it is possible to conduct these legal processes on your own, bankruptcy can be a complicated process and challenging for most people. Individuals in Franklin that are comfortable with legal jargon, forms and court processes are likely candidates for self filing. However, It is better to work with someone to work on your behalf to insure your filing process is efficient and results in a successful discharge of your debt the first time. Merna Law has helped thousands of Franklin County and reginal residents navigate the process and has free consultations and convenient payment plans. A free phone call with one of our bankruptcy lawyers is a great first step in deciding if your current financial situation would improve as a result of bankruptcy. 

We are committed to helping residents of Franklin and surrounding communities get back on their feet as painlessly and quickly as possible.

VIRGINIA BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS

Merna Law are bankruptcy attorneys in Virginia serving the citizens of Virginia Beach, Newport News, Richmond, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Gloucester, York, Williamsburg, Henrico, Chesterfield, Fredericksburg, Eastern Shore, Petersburg, Hopewell, Franklin, Midlothian, Chester, South Hill, and Emporia.

We have offices in Virginia Beach, Richmond and Newport News Virginia.  

Alert for Newport News residents – The U.S. Banruptcy Court for your jurisdiction is located at 2400 West Ave, Newport News, VA 23607 (@36.9763824,-76.4333692)

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