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Understanding Indiana Foreclosure Laws

Sawin & Shea

When an Indiana homeowner is unable to make their mortgage payments, the lender eventually starts a foreclosure. The foreclosure process, if left to proceed, ultimately results in the house being sold off to settle all or part of the debt. Here are the important things you should know about Indiana’s foreclosure laws.

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How Long Will Chapter 13 Delay Foreclosure?

Sawin & Shea

Declaring bankruptcy can be incredibly daunting, but sometimes it’s the best option for moving forward to financial freedom. If you’re at risk of losing your home, Chapter 13 bankruptcy could be your best option. Even with the helpful resources on our site and other sites, filing for bankruptcy can be incredibly confusing.

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How delayed foreclosure response cost one millionaire his mansion

Roths Child Law

Once foreclosure starts, you need to act quickly or risk losing everything you have invested in your home. Unfortunately, the tech executive who owned the home had financial issues and saw his property at risk for foreclosure auction multiple times. Bankruptcy can be a powerful tool for those facing foreclosure.

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What Is the Automatic Stay in Bankruptcy?

Nerd Wallet

The moment a consumer files for bankruptcy, such as Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, an automatic stay typically takes effect immediately. The automatic stay temporarily halts most judgments, collection activities, foreclosures and repossessions of the consumer’s property, which is known as the bankruptcy estate.

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Bankruptcy vs. Foreclosure

Sawin & Shea

When you are struggling to pay your bills, there may come a point where you are faced with deciding between bankruptcy vs foreclosure. If you choose bankruptcy, there are also different options depending on whether you choose a Chapter 13 bankruptcy or a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. What’s the Difference?

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Does Bankruptcy Clear Lawsuit Debt?

Sawin & Shea

Both being sued by a creditor and bankruptcy can feel like scary situations, but rest assured, filing for bankruptcy can help. Once bankruptcy is filed, whether it’s under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 , an automatic stay prevents debt collectors from taking further legal action. Does bankruptcy clear lawsuit debt?

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Will a Loan Modification Stop Foreclosure?

Sawin & Shea

There are few life events as stressful as a foreclosure. However, there are ways to prevent foreclosure, even if you can’t afford your mortgage payments. In this blog, we’ll share details about loan modification, who is eligible, how to obtain one to stop foreclosure, and how a lawyer for foreclosure can help.