There are advantages of declaring bankruptcy however it is not the easy way out when you are suffering from debt. Some advantages of this are immediate relief from creditors searching for money. Next, it reduces the stress of trying to figure out how to pay for all your bills on your own. This gives you time to come up with a plan or be relieved from your debt completely. Last, filing bankruptcy allows you to start over with limited or no debt at all. These are only a few of the advantages of filing for bankruptcy, however this action should be avoided at all costs due to the long term affects it can cause the bankrupt individual.