FREE CONSULTS – SAFELY FROM YOUR HOME 1-855-423-6568 HOME ABOUT US CONTACT US LOCATIONS VIDEO LIBRARY PRACTICE AREAS ATTORNEYS BLOG PODCAST 10 MYTHS AND THE TRUTH ABOUT BANKRUPTCY 10 Biggest Myths That Cause People To Fear Bankruptcy. Which Of These Have You Heard Before? Over the coming weeks we will explore the common myths associated with bankruptcy. Attorney Brad Botes, Alabama Board Certified Bankruptcy Attorney, will answer these with the truth. Should you have any questions please call the Bond & Botes Law Offices at 1-855-423-6568 and we will take the time to answer all your questions at absolutely no charge. We hope you find this series informative. Let’S Take A Look At Them One By One And Separate Fact From Fiction… In bankruptcy, you lose everything you have. Filing bankruptcy means you can’t get credit for ten years. Bankruptcy can’t get rid of back taxes. Foreclosure is better than bankruptcy. You will be fired if you file bankruptcy and never hired again. Everybody will know you’ve filed bankruptcy. Both husband and wife must file bankruptcy at the same time. Your business can file bankruptcy without you also filing. Bankruptcy leads to divorce. Filing bankruptcy is a sign you don’t handle finances responsibly. Sound familiar? These beliefs come from all kinds of different places, but they have one big thing in common: They’re not true! We Are Here To Help The attorneys at the Bond & Botes Law Offices have devoted decades to helping people resolve debt and move forward into a more stable financial futures. We offer free consultations to people facing overwhelming and unpayable medical expenses. You can schedule yours right now by calling 1-855-423-6568 or by filling out the contact form on this page. Share This Page Contact Us Disclaimer * The use of e-mail or this form for communication with the Bond & Botes Law Offices or any of our individual attorneys does not establish a lawyer-client relationship. By submitting this form you agree that you have read and understand the Disclaimer. I have read the disclaimer Practice Areas Personal Bankruptcy Business Bankruptcy Lawsuit Defense Social Security Disability Lawyers Collection Harassment Security Clearance Concerns Telephone Harassment VA Disability Credit Report Disputes Student Loan Problems Tax Issues Military Law Personal Injury Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) Appeals ONE OR MORE OF OUR LAWYERS HAVE RECEIVED THESE AWARDS AND/OR RECOGNITION At Bond & Botes, we now offer full service bankruptcy consultation and filing over the phone or by video from the comfort and safety of your home or office. Please call 1-855-423-6568 or click here to setup your free phone or video consultation. The bankruptcy lawyers at the Bond & Botes affiliated offices serve clients at offices in Anniston, Birmingham, Mobile, Montgomery, Opelika, Decatur, Huntsville, Florence, Haleyville and Gadsden, Alabama; Vicksburg, Hattiesburg and Jackson, Mississippi. Read our disclaimer here. You can view our Privacy Policy here. ALABAMA OFFICES Shelby County Location 15 Southlake Lane, Ste 140 Birmingham, AL 35244 Phone: (205) 802-2200 Florence Location 102 South Court Street, Ste 314 Florence, AL 35630 Phone: (256) 760-1010 Huntsville Location 225 Pratt Avenue NE Huntsville, AL 35801 Phone: (256) 539-9899 Montgomery Location 311 Catoma Street Montgomery, AL 36104 Phone: (334) 264-3363 Decatur Location 605 Bank Street Decatur, AL 35601 Phone: (256) 355-2447 Haleyville Location 903 20th St Haleyville, AL 35565 Phone: (205) 486-3580 Gadsden Location 430-B Chestnut Street Gadsden, AL 35901 Phone: (256) 485-0195 Opelika Location 713 Avenue A Opelika, AL 35601 Phone: (334) 887-7666 Anniston Location 1302 Noble St #2C Anniston, AL 36201 Phone: (256) 344-3559 Mobile Location 1 St. Louis Street, Ste 1002 Mobile, AL 36602 Phone: (251) 216-0110 Cullman Location 200 Second Avenue SW Cullman, AL 35055 Phone: (256) 739-9866 MISSISSIPPI OFFICES Jackson Location 5760 I-55 North, Ste 100 Jackson, MS 39211 Phone: (601) 353-5000 Hattiesburg Location 607 Corinne St, Ste B8 Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Phone: (601) 264-7200 Vicksburg Location 1212 Farmer Street Vicksburg, MS 39180 Phone: (601) 638-3400 © 2021 by Bond & Botes Law Offices. All rights reserved. Disclaimer | Privacy Policy