Connecticut Bankruptcy

Providing Debt Relief for Connecticut residents

The Law Offices of
Eugene S. Melchionne,
designated as a Federal Debt Relief Agency by an Act of Congress and the President of the United States, has proudly assisted consumers seeking relief under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code for over 25 years.

Vice President of the Bankruptcy Law Network

Connecticut State Chairman of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

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How long will filing bankruptcy affect my credit?

27/02/07 18:38 Filed in: Credit Reports

How long will filing bankruptcy affect my credit? There is no doubt that filing bankruptcy will affect your credit rating. Most people do not realize that the record of a bankruptcy filing will remain on your credit history for 10 years. Most bad credit remains for only seven years. There are approaches that may minimize the effect of a bankruptcy case, but for this reason it is important that your case be handled by a trained professional.