Is joining a Debt Management Program like filing bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding that individuals and corporations use to discharge many types of debt. Not all types of debt can be discharged, and individual states have their own rules. For more information on filing for bankruptcy, we recommend that you seek the advice of a reputable local bankruptcy attorney. They're usually listed separately in the yellow pages. We are a credit counseling service, here to give you advice and education to help you improve your financial situation and avoid bankruptcy, if reasonably possible.