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What Debts Will Remain After A Chapter 13 Discharge?

Sawin & Shea

Chapter 13 bankruptcy can wipe out most kinds of debts and leave you with a much brighter financial picture. But Chapter 13 can’t discharge all types of debt you’ve taken on. Some debts will remain after your bankruptcy, although you’ll be in a much better position to handle them.

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Dismissed. Can I Refile?

Sawin & Shea

Filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help you improve your financial situation. Unfortunately, not everyone filing Chapter 13 will complete the repayment process. Unfortunately, not everyone filing Chapter 13 will complete the repayment process.

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Will a Bankruptcy Trustee Contact My Employer?

Sawin & Shea

In this blog, we discuss situations in which your employer will be notified about your bankruptcy, and we also cover whether or not you can be legally fired for declaring bankruptcy. Will My Employer Be Notified About My Bankruptcy? Public or government employers may not. Trustee Program.

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How Much Debt is Needed to File for Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

One major benefit of bankruptcy is that, in Chapter 13 cases, you can still keep your home or car after missing payments. After declaring a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you’ll have three to five years to make up for your missed payments. Will Bankruptcy Eliminate All of My Debts?

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How long will bankruptcy affect your credit score?

Roths Child Law

When someone files for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy that leads to a discharge of their unsecured debts relatively quickly, the credit bureaus will report their discharge for 10 years. Technically, a Chapter 13 bankruptcy could also drag down a credit score for roughly a decade.

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The CARES Act, Consumer Bankruptcy, and Mortgage Servicing

Sawin & Shea

While the government created programs to assist those financially affected—such as the CARES Act—many who were already struggling before the hit of COVID-19 fell even further into debt. However, the situation was a bit more complicated for those already in bankruptcy or considering it. What is the CARES Act?

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Can You Sell Your Home if You File for Bankruptcy in Indiana?

Sawin & Shea

What you will learn from reading this article: Facts about selling your home while going through bankruptcy. Details about Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcies and your house. During Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the Trustee will not sell your house if the Bankruptcy Homestead Exemption covers all of the equity.).