Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 18, 2021

There are two circumstances in which your employer could find out about your Chapter 7 bankruptcy: In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, your employer would know only if you were already having your wages garnished by creditors (called wage attachment). A bankruptcy, however, is a matter of public record.

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Sawin & Shea

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Discharging Personal Loans Through Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Whether or not you should discharge a personal loan in Chapter 7 bankruptcy will depend on if the loan is secured or unsecured. A bankruptcy filer can also discharge an unsecured personal loan when there’s a lawsuit revolving around it.

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Debt Free Colorado

JUNE 18, 2024

Know How to Stop Creditor Harassment & Wage Garnishment Debt can be a heavy burden. You may be considering Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Consulting with a Chapter 7 bankruptcy attorney in Boulder, CO, can help determine if it is the right solution. The automatic stay protects from most collection efforts.

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Roths Child Law

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be an effective way to eliminate a variety of unsecured business or personal debts. Let’s take a look at some specific reasons why you may want to pursue a liquidation bankruptcy. Put an end to creditor collection activities. Put an end to creditor collection activities.

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Debt Free Colorado

DECEMBER 9, 2021

You should get legal assistance from a knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney in Denver. The United States Bankruptcy Code governs both chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy. Chapter 7 (Liquidation). Advantages of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Disadvantages of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.

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Credit Corp

MAY 3, 2023

However, we’ve provided some basic answers below to the question, “What is the difference between Chapter 7, 11, and 13 when it comes to bankruptcy?” In This Piece Understand the Types of Bankruptcy How Do You Know Which Bankruptcy Type is Right for You? What Is Chapter 11 Bankruptcy?

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 24, 2020

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. What does each one mean?

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Sawin & Shea

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Filing Again After Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. If you plan to file again after previously filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy the following time limits apply. Filing Successive Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Cases. Filing Chapter 13 After a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.

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Sawin & Shea

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Filing Again After Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. If you plan to file again after previously filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy the following time limits apply. Filing Successive Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Cases. Filing Chapter 13 After a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.

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Sawin & Shea

MAY 2, 2024

Whether you’re facing foreclosure , repossession, wage garnishments, or relentless creditor harassment, our expertise in bankruptcy law can offer the protection and relief you’ve been seeking. One of our firm’s key strengths lies in our comprehensive understanding of both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy options.

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Sawin & Shea

APRIL 26, 2023

If the court rules in their favor, the creditor can file a judgment lien against you, which means that the court has permitted them to forcefully collect that debt from you. If the creditor has your date of birth and social security number, they may be able to garnish your bank account and apply that money toward your debt balance.

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Sawin & Shea

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Those filing an emergency bankruptcy receive an automatic stay even before completing certain documents. An automatic stay is an injunction prohibiting creditors from collecting debts. If you’re in an emergency situation such as wage garnishment, eviction, or pending repossession filing an emergency bankruptcy may be right for you.

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Roths Child Law

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be an effective way to eliminate a variety of unsecured business or personal debts. Let's take a look at some specific reasons why you may want to pursue a liquidation bankruptcy. Put an end to creditor collection activities. Put an end to creditor collection activities.

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 20, 2024

If you’re worried about garnishments, foreclosures , lawsuits, repossessions , or other consequences of your debt, connect with an experienced bankruptcy lawyer at Sawin & Shea as soon as possible. A bankruptcy attorney helps someone clarify and organize their finances while getting most types of debt discharged.

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Sawin & Shea

JUNE 7, 2023

Cosigner Responsibilities: Bankruptcy and Debt Collection If a primary borrower declares bankruptcy, the co-signer associated with the debt may be responsible to pay back creditors, but this will depend on the type of bankruptcy that the primary debtor filed.

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Sawin & Shea

JULY 12, 2023

Once you’ve filed your bankruptcy petition, creditors will no longer be able to take any action to collect debts against you. They’ll be unable to garnish your wages, foreclose on your home, and repossess your belongings. You’ll even have protection from collection calls and other forms of aggressive communication.

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Debt Free Colorado

APRIL 9, 2020

While credit cards and other unsecured loans are almost always the most aggressive when it comes to collecting debts, they should generally be your lowest priority. Credit Cards. Despite your best efforts, you may dig yourself into a financial hole during this unsettled period.

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Debt Free Colorado

DECEMBER 23, 2024

In this article, we will explore the types of unsecured debts that bankruptcy can erase. Quick Summary: Filing for bankruptcy stops all debt collection right away through the automatic stay. However, because assets do not secure these debts, bankruptcy may help eliminate them. This means you no longer owe the money.

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Credit Corp

MAY 1, 2024

File for Bankruptcy Bankruptcy is a legal process that allows you to eliminate some or all of your debts. In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, also known as a liquidation bankruptcy, a trustee sells some of your assets and uses the proceeds to repay as much of your debt as possible.

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Collection Industry News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

However, over the past several years, the civil courts in most states have been overrun by debt collection cases against consumers. The increase in lawsuits filed against consumers for unpaid medical debt, credit card bills, automobile loans and other collection issues comes as no surprise to attorneys and others working in the industry.

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 6, 2024

We regularly see people who have lost time, money, and points on their credit score only to get sued and be faced with garnishments while in these programs. Pros & Cons of Bankruptcy Bankruptcy, like other methods of debt management, has its benefits and drawbacks. The issue with these programs is that they are voluntary.

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Credit Corp

JUNE 14, 2023

Your creditor may sell your charged-off debt to a collection agency for pennies on the dollar. The collection agency may then attempt to collect the debt anew. That collection account can remain on your credit report for seven years plus 180 days from the date your bill was due in March.

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 27, 2024

In this blog, we take a close look at ways Chapter 7 bankruptcy affects future or current employment. If you have additional questions, we encourage you to read our online articles about filing bankruptcy. What Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? Chapter 7 is often referred to as liquidation bankruptcy.

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Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

What’s the Difference Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13? Put simply, Chapter 7 is a liquidation while Chapter 13 is about reorganization. In the case of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy , the court appoints a trustee who is in charge of selling off (liquidating) a debtor’s non-exempt assets.

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 11, 2024

(Each type of bankruptcy is named after the chapter of the code that describes it.) There are some key differences between these two types of bankruptcy.

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Sawin & Shea

JUNE 21, 2023

Unfortunately, not everyone filing Chapter 13 will complete the repayment process. If the bankruptcy court has your Chapter 13 bankruptcy dismissed, you’ll need to refile or find another method for overcoming your debts, such as Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

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Debt Free Colorado

MARCH 3, 2023

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. Chapter 7 is known as liquidation in bankruptcy legislation.

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Sawin & Shea

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

If a creditor does not want to participate, they can still pursue you in all the ways allowed by law including lawsuits and wage garnishments. When you stop making payments and default, your account will be sent to a collection agency that may be willing to offer you a settlement that is less than what you actually owe.

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 25, 2022

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. Instead, when a debtor fails to pay, the lender must first file a lawsuit in order to collect what is owed.

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Debt Free Colorado

OCTOBER 25, 2024

It allows them to eliminate or reorganize their debts under the rule of the bankruptcy court. There are three types of bankruptcy relevant to businesses: Chapter 7: Liquidation Chapter 7 bankruptcy is often called liquidation bankruptcy. Creditors must cease all attempts to collect debts.

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