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Common confusion between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy

Roths Child Law

While people have many bankruptcy options, typically, people only file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy – two of the most commonly used debt relief solutions. Here’s what you should know: What is Chapter 7 bankruptcy? What is Chapter 13 bankruptcy?

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Need to Know About Debt Negotiation and Settlement?

Sawin & Shea

Bankruptcy can also stop or delay a home or mortgage foreclosure, stop collection actions, stop garnishments and lawsuits. What Do the Various Kinds of Bankruptcy Entail? There are many intricacies that set Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy apart. How Does Debt Negotiation Work?

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Study Shows Medical Debt Can Affect Your Health

Sawin & Shea

However, these negative impacts are not inevitable; you do have the option to take steps to either eliminate your medical debt or to make manageable payments towards it by filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

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What is an Emergency Bankruptcy Filing?

Sawin & Shea

Some situations in which an individual may want to consider filing for emergency bankruptcy include: Wage garnishment Creditors levying your bank accounts or property An impending home foreclosure sale Imminent car repossession. It’s not always clear when it’s the right time to file for emergency bankruptcy.

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Who Can Declare Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

In that case, the bankruptcy court will recommend that you declare Chapter 13 bankruptcy , which consolidates your debts into a three-to-five-year repayment plan.

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3 questions to ask before filing for bankruptcy

Roths Child Law

Commonly called liquidation bankruptcy, Chapter 7 bankruptcy may require filers to liquidate some nonexempt assets, such as art collections, homes or luxury vehicles. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a frequent choice for filers who have some disposable income. What will happen after a successful bankruptcy filing?

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Important: Keep all bankruptcy documents

Albuquerque Law

This file should generally include: A copy of your bankruptcy filing. Copies of the documents in your bankruptcy petition. A copy of the repayment plan, if you filed Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Your certificates of completion for credit counseling. A comprehensive list of the creditors. Billing statements.