If you find yourself completely buried in debt and you don't think you have any choice but to file for bankruptcy, you may be able to avoid
bankruptcy by filing a consumer proposal.
In the Vaughan and Woodbridge area, almost 7 in 10 people who file insolvency avoid
bankruptcy by filing a consumer proposal.
We can help you avoid
bankruptcy by filing a consumer proposal, which allows you to keep your assets.
Not exact matches
As of the end of July, there were nearly 123,000
consumer proposals and personal
bankruptcies filed by Canadians this year, a decline of 1.2 per cent from the same period last year.
Governed
by the same law as
bankruptcy, a
consumer proposal stops all collection and creditor actions as soon as you
file.
Providing many of the same benefits as
filing bankruptcy, including creditor protection and elimination of overwhelming debts,
by choosing a
consumer proposal, people with severe debt problems gain several advantages over other forms of debt relief the most significant of which is dramatically lower monthly payments and avoiding
bankruptcy.
Only a person licensed
by the government has the power to
file a
consumer proposal or personal
bankruptcy to stop garnishments, collection calls, and collection letters.
Both,
Bankruptcy and a
Consumer Proposal need to be
filed by a Licensed Insolvency Trustee (LIT) and have similar benefits:
A
consumer proposal is regulated
by because it can only be
filed with a Trustee in
Bankruptcy, who is licensed
by the federal government.
Both,
Bankruptcy and a
Consumer Proposal need to be
filed by a Licensed Insolvency Trustee (LIT) and have similar benefits: Eliminate debt and get a fresh start.
A wage garnishment
by a creditor is stopped on the date that someone
files a
consumer proposal or personal
bankruptcy.
In many regards that is the lesson learned
by most people who
file bankruptcy or a
consumer proposal.
By filing a
consumer proposal or personal
bankruptcy, you are protected from your creditors, will eliminate all or most of your debts and be permitted to keep your investments (minus contributions made in the last 12 months).
A wage garnishment is a legal proceeding and it can only be stopped
by either negotiating a repayment plan or through a similar legal process
by filing a
consumer proposal or
bankruptcy.
In some cases a
consumer proposal is a better option than a second
bankruptcy, since
by filing a
proposal you have certainty over what you will be required to contribute during the process.
The opitons include making payments as requried
by the creditors in question, negotitating directly with the creditors to find a reasonable schedule for repayment, a consolidation loan, credit counselling, a
consumer proposal, or even the
filing of a
bankruptcy.
At Hoyes Michalos we want to help you take full advantage of the fresh start you can achieve
by filing bankruptcy or a
consumer proposal to eliminate your debt.
As required
by law, Hoyes, Michalos & Associates Inc. gathers a significant amount of information about each person who
files either a
consumer proposal or
bankruptcy with us.
It's not going to be made any worse
by filing a
bankruptcy or
consumer proposal.
Because it is
filed under the
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, a
consumer proposal still stops collection calls and all legal actions
by your creditors.
But
by choosing a
consumer proposal, they were able to settle their debts with their creditors, manage their budget and, key to them, avoid
filing bankruptcy.
Our New Westminster
bankruptcy and debt consolidation service team can support you in a range of solutions; whether you are interested in learning more about how personal
bankruptcy works in BC, or in consolidating debts
by filing a
Consumer Proposal.
if you have substantial assets (like some equity in your home) or have significant income you can avoid
filing bankruptcy by considering a
consumer proposal.
So, if your wages are being garnisheed
by a creditor then
filing bankruptcy or a
consumer proposal can stop the garnishment.
On average, about 12 % of all insolvencies (both
bankruptcies and
consumer proposals) are
filed by people between the ages of 18 and 29.
If your bank account has been frozen, this too can be addressed
by filing a
consumer proposal or
bankruptcy.
A
consumer proposal can only be
filed by a federally licensed trustee in
bankruptcy and as soon as you sign the paperwork, you are legally protected from creditors who may be threatening to garnishee your wages or sue you for non-payment.
At Hoyes, Michalos & Associates we have helped roughly 40,000 people in Ontario find relief from their debt
by declaring
bankruptcy or
filing a
consumer proposal.
4) A
Proposal to Creditors (also called a
Consumer Proposal)- this solution is used
by people who can not afford (or get approval for) a consolidation loan or a credit counseling plan, but don't want to
file bankruptcy.
It is important to note that once CRA registers a lien on your home, this lien can not be discharged
by filing a
consumer proposal or
bankruptcy.
Before you
file a
bankruptcy or a
consumer proposal, you are required to be personally assessed
by a licensed insolvency trustee, like me.
(i) an application for a
bankruptcy filed against the licensee business, (ii) an assignment in bankruptcy made by the licensee business, (iii) a bankruptcy order made against the licensee business, (iv) a proposal under Division I of Part III, or a consumer proposal made under Division II of Part III, of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, or (v) an insolvency proceeding, including a receivership or an arrangement under the Companies» Creditors Arrang
bankruptcy filed against the licensee business, (ii) an assignment in
bankruptcy made by the licensee business, (iii) a bankruptcy order made against the licensee business, (iv) a proposal under Division I of Part III, or a consumer proposal made under Division II of Part III, of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, or (v) an insolvency proceeding, including a receivership or an arrangement under the Companies» Creditors Arrang
bankruptcy made
by the licensee business, (iii) a
bankruptcy order made against the licensee business, (iv) a proposal under Division I of Part III, or a consumer proposal made under Division II of Part III, of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, or (v) an insolvency proceeding, including a receivership or an arrangement under the Companies» Creditors Arrang
bankruptcy order made against the licensee business, (iv) a
proposal under Division I of Part III, or a
consumer proposal made under Division II of Part III, of the
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, or (v) an insolvency proceeding, including a receivership or an arrangement under the Companies» Creditors Arrang
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, or (v) an insolvency proceeding, including a receivership or an arrangement under the Companies» Creditors Arrangement Act;
(i) an application for a
bankruptcy order filed against the licensee, (ii) an assignment in bankruptcy made by the licensee, (iii) a bankruptcy order made against the licensee, (iv) a proposal made under Division I of Part III, or a consumer proposal made under Division II of Part III, of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, or (v) an insolvency proceeding, including a receivership or an arrangement under the Companies» Creditors Arrang
bankruptcy order
filed against the licensee, (ii) an assignment in
bankruptcy made by the licensee, (iii) a bankruptcy order made against the licensee, (iv) a proposal made under Division I of Part III, or a consumer proposal made under Division II of Part III, of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, or (v) an insolvency proceeding, including a receivership or an arrangement under the Companies» Creditors Arrang
bankruptcy made
by the licensee, (iii) a
bankruptcy order made against the licensee, (iv) a proposal made under Division I of Part III, or a consumer proposal made under Division II of Part III, of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, or (v) an insolvency proceeding, including a receivership or an arrangement under the Companies» Creditors Arrang
bankruptcy order made against the licensee, (iv) a
proposal made under Division I of Part III, or a
consumer proposal made under Division II of Part III, of the
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, or (v) an insolvency proceeding, including a receivership or an arrangement under the Companies» Creditors Arrang
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, or (v) an insolvency proceeding, including a receivership or an arrangement under the Companies» Creditors Arrangement Act;
(A) an application for a
bankruptcy order filed against the business, (B) an assignment in bankruptcy made by the business, (C) a bankruptcy order made against the business, (D) a proposal made under Division I of Part III, or a consumer proposal made under Division II of Part III of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, or (E) an insolvency proceeding, including a receivership or an arrangement under the Companies» Creditors Arrangeme
bankruptcy order
filed against the business, (B) an assignment in
bankruptcy made by the business, (C) a bankruptcy order made against the business, (D) a proposal made under Division I of Part III, or a consumer proposal made under Division II of Part III of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, or (E) an insolvency proceeding, including a receivership or an arrangement under the Companies» Creditors Arrangeme
bankruptcy made
by the business, (C) a
bankruptcy order made against the business, (D) a proposal made under Division I of Part III, or a consumer proposal made under Division II of Part III of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, or (E) an insolvency proceeding, including a receivership or an arrangement under the Companies» Creditors Arrangeme
bankruptcy order made against the business, (D) a
proposal made under Division I of Part III, or a
consumer proposal made under Division II of Part III of the
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, or (E) an insolvency proceeding, including a receivership or an arrangement under the Companies» Creditors Arrangeme
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, or (E) an insolvency proceeding, including a receivership or an arrangement under the Companies» Creditors Arrangement Act; or
(A) an application for a
bankruptcy order filed against the applicant, (B) an assignment in bankruptcy made by the applicant, (C) a bankruptcy order made against the applicant, (D) a proposal made under Division I of Part III, or a consumer proposal made under Division II of Part III, of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, or (E) an insolvency proceeding, including a receivership or an arrangement under the Companies» Creditors Arrangeme
bankruptcy order
filed against the applicant, (B) an assignment in
bankruptcy made by the applicant, (C) a bankruptcy order made against the applicant, (D) a proposal made under Division I of Part III, or a consumer proposal made under Division II of Part III, of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, or (E) an insolvency proceeding, including a receivership or an arrangement under the Companies» Creditors Arrangeme
bankruptcy made
by the applicant, (C) a
bankruptcy order made against the applicant, (D) a proposal made under Division I of Part III, or a consumer proposal made under Division II of Part III, of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, or (E) an insolvency proceeding, including a receivership or an arrangement under the Companies» Creditors Arrangeme
bankruptcy order made against the applicant, (D) a
proposal made under Division I of Part III, or a
consumer proposal made under Division II of Part III, of the
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, or (E) an insolvency proceeding, including a receivership or an arrangement under the Companies» Creditors Arrangeme
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, or (E) an insolvency proceeding, including a receivership or an arrangement under the Companies» Creditors Arrangement Act; or
(i) an application for a
bankruptcy order filed against the licensee business, (ii) an assignment in bankruptcy made by the licensee business, (iii) a bankruptcy order made against the licensee business, (iv) a proposal under Division I of Part III, or a consumer proposal made under Division II of Part III, of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, or (v) an insolvency proceeding, including a receivership or an arrangement under the Companies» Creditors Arrang
bankruptcy order
filed against the licensee business, (ii) an assignment in
bankruptcy made by the licensee business, (iii) a bankruptcy order made against the licensee business, (iv) a proposal under Division I of Part III, or a consumer proposal made under Division II of Part III, of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, or (v) an insolvency proceeding, including a receivership or an arrangement under the Companies» Creditors Arrang
bankruptcy made
by the licensee business, (iii) a
bankruptcy order made against the licensee business, (iv) a proposal under Division I of Part III, or a consumer proposal made under Division II of Part III, of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, or (v) an insolvency proceeding, including a receivership or an arrangement under the Companies» Creditors Arrang
bankruptcy order made against the licensee business, (iv) a
proposal under Division I of Part III, or a
consumer proposal made under Division II of Part III, of the
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, or (v) an insolvency proceeding, including a receivership or an arrangement under the Companies» Creditors Arrang
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, or (v) an insolvency proceeding, including a receivership or an arrangement under the Companies» Creditors Arrangement Act;