Filing bankruptcy is considered by many as a great way to get debt relief. However, it is important for you to understand that filing bankruptcy is not an option but the last thing that you are forced to do. Nobody likes to file for bankruptcy just because they wanted to. When an individual or business lose control over their finances don’t have the available means and assets to pay off the debt, do they start thinking about filing bankruptcy. This is done so that the debts of the creditors could be paid off and they could get the much desired debt relief and the eventual peace of mind. This article must not be treated as a legal advice, but the following information will help you understand your financial situation better, so that you could decide whether filing bankruptcy in the current situation is the right thing for you.