Bankruptcy and Pet Ownership

Periods of financial difficulty are common in the lives of many. And in the current economic climate, more people are struggling to make ends meet or pay their bills on time. Unfortunately, financial struggles impact many areas of your life and may force you to make significant adjustments to your lifestyle. In other cases, financial struggles can also affect your ability to own and care for a pet. Owners of these pets are responsible for taking care of their needs including food, shelter, and veterinary bills.

Owning a pet can unfortunately be very expensive. Filing for bankruptcy may have a negative impact on your ability to own a pet. If you or someone you know is facing economic hardship, do not delay seeking legal advice regarding the options which are available to help you through this situation. Contact the Boca Raton bankruptcy attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A., at 561-353-2800 to schedule a free consultation.

Pets and Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy exemptions allow filers to exclude some types of property from consideration as part of the bankruptcy case, with a specified value limit for each kind of exemption. These exemptions may effectively allow a debtor to retain control and ownership of some essential or important property. Although there is no specific exemption for pets, you may be able to keep your pet through the personal property or wild card exemption. To discuss your options on keeping your pet through bankruptcy, be sure to speak with an attorney.

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There is no need for you to try to guide yourself through the bankruptcy process and its various complexities and requirements. Attempting to file alone can lead to mistakes which threaten the viability of your case. Contact the Boca Raton bankruptcy attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A., by calling 561-353-2800 for compassionate and honest legal assistance.