{"id":613,"date":"2016-11-15T15:56:00","date_gmt":"2016-11-15T21:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mankatobankruptcy.com\/blog\/?p=613"},"modified":"2016-11-15T15:56:00","modified_gmt":"2016-11-15T21:56:00","slug":"the-truth-about-credit-counseling-and-why-help-from-a-bankruptcy-attorney-in-mankato-mn-is-still-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mankatobankruptcy.com\/blog\/the-truth-about-credit-counseling-and-why-help-from-a-bankruptcy-attorney-in-mankato-mn-is-still-important\/","title":{"rendered":"The Truth About Credit Counseling and Why Help From a Bankruptcy Attorney in Mankato, MN, is Still Important"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before you file for bankruptcy in Minnesota, you are required to undergo a credit counseling course through a course provided that has been approved by the Office of United States Trustee. This is a government mandate that is designed to help American citizens who have had financial struggles severe enough to force them to choose filing for bankruptcy<\/a>. Despite the benefits that credit counseling can provide, it\u2019s also important to contact a firm that can help you during the bankruptcy process. Behm Law Group can provide expert legal advice and assistance as bankruptcy attorneys in Mankato, MN.<\/p>\n

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In many cases, approved credit counselors provide advice that helps a person or business about to file for bankruptcy feel capable enough to get back on their feet after the bankruptcy process is complete. However, some credit counselors may actually work to your disadvantage.<\/p>\n

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Requirements to File<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether you own a small business that has had trouble meeting loan, mortgage, and expense payments, or if you\u2019re simply an individual struggling with the financial difficulties of everyday life, you must go through the same requirement of credit counseling to file for bankruptcy. If you don\u2019t undergo credit counseling course, your bankruptcy case could be dismissed with no refund of the standard fee you must pay to file a bankruptcy petition.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s Wrong With Credit Counselors?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Though a credit counseling course<\/a> is mandatory, there are several things you should be aware of before you enter the counseling process. In many cases, credit counselors might not be trying to help you as much as you think. In fact, there are a great number of credit counselors paid or managed by credit card companies. These are different than the credit counseling agencies approved by the Office of the United States Trustee through which you must take a credit counseling course. These counselors may charge hidden fees and increase your debts, damaging your credit further and providing you with illegitimate credit counseling. These tricks\u2014even scams\u2014that some credit counselors use can easily be avoided by making the right choice in counseling service.<\/p>\n

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So how can we help? As bankruptcy attorneys<\/a>, it\u2019s our job to be well-versed in the signs of a bad credit counselor and to know the bankruptcy process. We can help you find a counselor right for you and continue helping you throughout the entire process of filing for bankruptcy.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re unsure whether you will need a\u00a0bankruptcy attorney<\/a> in Mankato, MN, just remember that we can help you far beyond the abilities of any credit counselor. Contact Behm Law Group at (507) 387-7200 for a consultation today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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