How long does it take to start bankruptcy proceedings once I hire a lawyer. How much will it cost?

If your are concerned with losing your home, you should immediately consult a local bankruptcy attorney.  Most bankruptcy attorneys offer free initial consultations.  Each bankruptcy attorney is different in both efficiency and price so you may want to consult several. This is not intended to be legal advice, and is general in its nature. No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this information. Furthermore, this does not represent the views or opinions of LexisNexis or its affiliated companies.