Reset and Restart: Personal Bankruptcy and the Relief from the Stress of Unmanageable Debt in Canada

Bankruptcy is usually the last choice for most individuals.  It is good that this process is available because, without it, there might be no relief from the stress of unmanageable debt.

Personal bankruptcy provides a financial reset when other options are not practical.  Even if you don’t want to use bankruptcy to resolve your situation, you should still understand how it works.  Don’t ignore the option just because of the “B” word.

When assessing an individual’s financial situation, we review all relevant facts about assets, liabilities, income, family situation, the cause of financial difficulty and outlook for the future. These are all considerations in determining what options are practically available so that you can choose the one that is best suited to you.

Will I Have to Give Up My Assets?

In most cases, you do not have to give up any assets (unless you want to) if you go through bankruptcy.  If there is equity in assets, you will have to pay the equity into the bankruptcy.

If your income is above a certain threshold, you will have to make payments based on your income level.  How your assets will be dealt with and how much you will have to pay will be reviewed with you before you file for bankruptcy so you understand exactly how bankruptcy would work for you.

Counselling and Support For a Better Future

The bankruptcy process also provides individuals with two (2) counselling sessions to help you understand how you got into financial difficulty, improve your basic budgeting skills and provide you with information on understanding and starting to re-build your credit.

Sometimes, bankruptcy can actually be the most efficient way to get you back on your financial feet and start to rebuild your credit.

Try not to be afraid of this or any other option.  Whether bankruptcy or another method is best for dealing with your debt, the goal for everyone involved is to give you a new beginning and a better future!

Powell Associates Ltd. is a Licensed Insolvency Trustee. We are experienced, hands-on insolvency practitioners who understand the personal impacts of major financial stress;

• You won’t be stuck in an assembly line process.

• You will expect and receive prompt responses and resolution of issues from our supportive and experienced team.

• We will review your debt solution options, including filing a consumer proposal or personal bankruptcy.

• We help Canadians with overwhelming debt get fresh financial starts.

Once you file a consumer proposal or personal bankruptcy, we deal directly with your creditors on your behalf. Your unsecured creditors are required to stop contacting you or continuing legal proceedings against you. Contact us for a free consultation.

We offer free consultations to review your financial situation and practical debt resolution options. Contact us to discuss your situation over the phone, a video chat, or in-person in Saint John, Moncton, Fredericton, Charlottetown, Dartmouth, or Miramichi.