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Appeals Court Partially Reverses Dismissal of FDCPA Case Over Consumer Status and Debt Definition

Account Recovery

The plaintiff, who had previously filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, had received a discharge order. The letter included language that, even though the plaintiff was no longer personally liable due to bankruptcy, the letter was part of an effort to enforce the mortgage lien against the property. Read the ruling.

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Secured vs Unsecured Debt: Everything You Need to Know

Sawin & Shea

If you’re struggling with financial hardship, filing for bankruptcy can be an effective way to get back on your feet. But filing for bankruptcy in Indiana doesn’t mean every outstanding debt you’ve ever incurred gets wiped away. Declaring bankruptcy will discharge most types of debt but not others. What do we mean by this?