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10 Common Questions About Bankruptcy

Debt Free Colorado

Do Bankruptcies Come in Different Types? There are officially six separate categories of bankruptcy , each designated after a specific section of federal bankruptcy law. However, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy are the two types of bankruptcy that are most frequently filed.

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What Are Preferential Payments in Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

Bankruptcy Filing and Preference Payments When a debtor decides that the best way forward is filing bankruptcy, that’s not a decision that is undertaken lightly. To determine the best way to proceed, and whether Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy are right for you, you should meet with an experienced bankruptcy lawyer.

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9th Cir. Reverses Trial Court Ruling in Favor of Defendant on FDCPA Claim Related to Bankruptcy

Collection Industry News

In response, the debtor filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, designating the HOA as a secured creditor, and confirming he would pay the debt’s total arrears through his proposed plan and ongoing dues directly to the HOA. 1328(a).

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Deepening Circuit Split, Third Circuit Holds that Items Seized Pre-Petition Did Not Violate Automatic Stay

Consumer Financial Services Law

After repossession, Denby-Peterson filed an emergency Chapter 13 Bankruptcy petition in the Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. She then notified her creditors of the filing and demanded return of the Corvette. The Third Circuit joined the Tenth and D.C.

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Secured vs Unsecured Debt: Everything You Need to Know

Sawin & Shea

That means that you must continue to pay on most secured debts to keep or hold onto the collateral. This is accomplished by entering into a reaffirmation agreement in a Chapter 7. This is a voluntary agreement between a secured creditor and the debtor that re-obligates the debtor on the secured debt.

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What is the Difference Between Secured and Unsecured Debt?

Sawin & Shea

However, if you file for bankruptcy, it can put a pause on debt collection, including actions by secured creditors. How your debt is handled in bankruptcy will depend on which type you file.