It may seem like the easiest way out of devastating debt, but the consequences of declaring bankruptcy can be severe and long ...

HOUSTON – If someone owes you money, damaged your property or hasn’t lived up to their end of a deal, small claims court might be your best option. In Texas, small claims cases are handled in Justice ...

If you’re exploring bankruptcy, that probably means your debt situation is serious. It can be really frustrating to find out that bankruptcy cases cost money. If you had money, you might not need ...

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. Filing for bankruptcy can come with steep costs, even before your debts are discharged. You’ll need to pay court filing fees, ...

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. There is no minimum debt requirement to qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, according to U.S. bankruptcy law. In most cases, it ...

After months of speculation, Hooters has filed voluntary petitions for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas court in a move led by some of the company's founders. Hooters of America, LLC made the ...