Pets and Foreclosure
When facing financial difficulties and possibly bankruptcy or even foreclosure, many people begin selling personal property to help pay for bills and loans. This can mean selling automobiles, furniture, and other property to try to reduce expenses and raise funds in an attempt to prevent foreclosure. Unfortunately, this can also mean leaving behind property. Troublingly, families who lose their homes to foreclosure have begun to leave pets behind, without care, creating a serious problem. There are options for giving your pet to someone else or shelter so he or she is not left homeless.
If you or someone you know is facing financially trying times, you may feel like you are all alone and have no one to turn to. You need a professional legal representative to help you fight to get out of debt and back on your feet. Contact the Boston bankruptcy lawyers of Joshua Spirn & Associates today at 800-975-5346 to schedule a free consultation where you can discuss your legal options.
Finding a Home for Your Pet
Pets can be very expensive and in a time of financial crisis, they are sometimes the first piece of property debtors decide to leave behind. Although in many cases, you can claim an exemption for pets, many debtors are unaware of this and still choose to abandon them. If you are facing financial difficulty, you do have options. They are:
- Take them to a rescue shelter
- Give them to friends or family
- Speak with an attorney about options to help you keep a pet through bankruptcy
- Put them up for adoption
Contact Us
If you are concerned about your ability to keep your pets through foreclosure or bankruptcy, we can help. Contact the Boston bankruptcy lawyers of Joshua Spirn & Associates today at 800-975-5346.
