Reclaiming Your Texas Driver’s License through Bankruptcy

 Posted on April 12, 2018 in Bankruptcy

Creditors can take the issue of unresolved debt to court and have a judge issue a judgment against the debtor. In most states, judgments do not severely impact the life of a debtor thanks to existing exemptions that protect against losing homes and other possessions. However, in Texas, an unpaid judgement authorizes loss of driving privileges by suspending a driver’s license. The suspension goes on often indefinitely until there is a proof of repayment, or until the issuance of an automatic stay. Such a blow to one’s independence can wreak havoc on any life. Fortunately, reclaiming your license is one of the many surprising benefits of filing for bankruptcy.

How The Loss of Driving Privileges Turns Into A Catastrophe

Although for some the loss of legal driving privileges is a slight inconvenience, the set back is devastating for many others. Having driving abilities is not just about getting to work on time, it is also family availability and other daily life requirements. Furthermore, many employers require a valid driver’s license to maintain employment, such as in positions requiring travel. The next steps are up to the employer. Sometimes, an employer can choose to relocate an employee to an area that does not necessitate a license (or the handling of money, since financial instability creates a liability for many business operations). If termination of employment is the ultimate decision, the loss of income may affect the following payments:

• Mortgage or rent;
• Insurance;
• Groceries; and
• Electricity.

Get Your Driver’s License Back

If financial difficulty resulted in the loss of your driver’s license, losing your job only compounds the issue further. Fortunately, bankruptcy can enable you to get your license back. Filing for bankruptcy puts an automatic stay in place, which prevents creditors from pursuing all attempts to collect on debt, enabling the filer to reinstate the license without having to satisfy the obligation. Doing so in a timely manner can prevent job loss and the potential accompanying snowball effect the loss of income can have on bills.

Ask an Attorney

If you lost your license as a result of the inability to pay a bill, the last thing you likely want to happen is to experience a job loss on top of it all. Explore the option of bankruptcy with a San Antonio bankruptcy attorney today. At the Law Offices of Chance M. McGhee, we understand how frightening and embarrassing the thought of bankruptcy is, but we also know that waiting can make matters worse. Discover your options today by calling 210-342-3400 for your free and confidential consultation.

Sources:

http://www.govcollect.org/files/Texas_Debt_Collection.pdf

https://www.hrbartender.com/2012/recruiting/ask-hr-bartender-losing-your-drivers-license-can-impact-your-career/