Bankruptcy is a procedure if you are unable to pay your debts.
YOUR OPTIONS EXPLAINED WHEN FACING DIFFICULT FINANCIAL DECISIONS
Going

Bankrupt

is an extreme measure when attempting to combat debt. When an individual applies to go Bankrupt they seek protection from the courts against creditors with whom they are unable to pay.
When you go Bankrupt you relinquish control of all assets and property which passes to creditors in an attempt to settle unresolved debts. Applying to go Bankrupt is a long, costly and drawn our process and should only be considered once all other alternatives have been thoroughly been explored.

When Bankrupt you may suffer from certain statutory disabilities such as
  • Being refused from operating a bank account
  • Being prohibited from acting as a company director or as somebody involved in the management of a company
  • Being prohibited form being a member of a local authority or the Dail
  • Having an effect when applying for certain types of credit.
  • Being Bankrupt may also have an effect on new job applications.
An alternative to going Bankrupt is the debt recovery practice of debt management. Debt Management Plans can avoid the stigma and heartache of going Bankrupt by
  • Setting affordable repayment schedules with creditors
  • Agreeing to pay back only what you can afford
  • Reducing or freezing interest charges
  • Putting an end to stressful creditor phone calls
  • Getting you back to being debt free within 12-36 months
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