Sawin & Shea

APRIL 10, 2024

Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a great financial solution for those struggling with debt, especially unsecured debts. With Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you as the debtor can discharge most unsecured obligations after liquidating nonexempt assets. What Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

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Sawin & Shea

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Your consumer and non-consumer debts impact your ability to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and your debt types also determine what’s protected by an automatic stay when filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy. They can assist you through the bankruptcy process and can keep creditors from unlawfully harassing you.

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Jimerson Firm

DECEMBER 27, 2023

When a debtor files for bankruptcy, a creditor may be able to seek dismissal of the bankruptcy if the petition was filed in bad faith. This article will provide an overview of the options available to a creditor if a debtor with primarily business debts files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

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Jimerson Firm

MAY 30, 2024

The Bankruptcy Code provides debtors with a fresh start or an opportunity to reorganize their debts. In doing so, the Code requires all debtors to provide, under oath, a full disclosure of their assets and liabilities. Such property includes causes of action belonging to the debtor at the commencement of the bankruptcy case.

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Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 29, 2024

As background, in 2002, the debtor and her then-spouse jointly filed a “no asset” Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition. She listed 45 unsecured creditors in her schedules of assets and liabilities, including the $7,400 credit card debt at issue.

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Debt Free Colorado

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Chapter 7 bankruptcy may seem intimidating, but as you can tell from the following infographic, the steps that go into successfully completing your case are pretty straightforward. For those of you who may not be able to view the image, the text follows: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Timeline. 13 bankruptcy.

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 5, 2022

Filing for bankruptcy is often a necessary yet scary and confusing process for debtors. While you may not want to file bankruptcy, it is often the best choice if you are struggling to get by. Though filing for bankruptcy is a challenging process, it will go a lot smoother if you look into hiring an attorney to help.

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Roths Child Law

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

People who have too much debt and can’t make payments often declare bankruptcy to help relieve them of their financial obligations. This often saves debtors from the long-term damages and consequences of unpaid debt. Here’s what you should know: What is Chapter 7 bankruptcy? What is Chapter 13 bankruptcy?

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 9, 2022

When a person files for bankruptcy, they are typically seeking to ease their financial situation by getting rid of their debt. With a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the debtor agrees to a payment plan to pay off their debt, which means they don’t have to surrender their property as collateral.

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 2, 2022

If you have any further questions and need help filing a Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 bankruptcy, don’t hesitate to reach out—the team at Sawin & Shea, LLC can assist you. For What Reasons Would Someone Convert From Chapter 13 to Chapter 7? It is also much harder to qualify for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 11, 2024

Medical bills, credit cards, payday loans, and struggling businesses – it can seem like the letters and calls from creditors will never stop. Bankruptcy filings for both individuals and businesses are on the rise. Since 2005, a debtor education course from an approved provider is mandatory for anyone who files for bankruptcy.

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Roths Child Law

AUGUST 2, 2024

What type of bankruptcy should you file for? Two common forms of bankruptcy include Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a popular choice because it can resolve most forms of debt for people who have almost no means of resolving their debt by themselves.

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Roths Child Law

JUNE 17, 2021

You may be able to negotiate a reduced settlement with your creditor to alleviate yourself of that pesky bill. Debtors with multiple delinquent accounts don't often have the luxury of negotiating balances. It's unlikely that their various creditors will all agree to renegotiate. What is the means test, and how does it work?

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ABI

JANUARY 13, 2022

American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff. . In In re Marlena Joy Pizzo , the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina held that a debtor may voluntarily contribute to her retirement plan while paying creditors under a bankruptcy plan. [1] 6] The court referred to 11 U.S.C.

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 13, 2024

A reaffirmation agreement is a document that re-obligates a debtor to repay a particular debt, such as a car loan, mortgage, or other loan type. It basically serves as a legally binding promise that the person filing for bankruptcy will resume making payments in full and on time to the creditor.

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Roths Child Law

MAY 7, 2023

Bankruptcy is a legal process that allows individuals or businesses to eliminate or reorganize their debt. The goal of bankruptcy is to provide debtors with a fresh start financially while also helping to ensure that creditors receive some repayment for their debts.

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 28, 2023

If you’re considering filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you need to be aware of the different components of the filing process, including the role of the bankruptcy trustee. The full scope of the bankruptcy trustee’s responsibilities will depend on whether you’re filing under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 19, 2022

Filing your taxes and filing for bankruptcy are two things that can be confusing and challenging on their own. When you put the two together, it can cause debtors even more stress. In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, for example, you can only get income tax debt discharged. How to File Taxes After Bankruptcy.

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Sawin & Shea

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Those who are about to file for bankruptcy should also avoid accumulating substantial debt. Many debtors make the mistake of racking up more debt before filing because they figure that they’ll be able to discharge it. With Chapter 7 bankruptcy , you reaffirm your secured debts while discharging unsecured debts.

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 17, 2022

In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy , the debtor agrees to a payment plan instead of having their property taken to pay creditors. In contrast, in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy , the bankruptcy trustee will often use property to help pay off creditors before the remaining debt gets discharged.

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Debt Free Colorado

JANUARY 20, 2024

You can consider filing for bankruptcy if you have overwhelming medical debt or persistent financial struggles. Bankruptcy can halt legal actions and start a fresh financial start. Various alternatives to bankruptcy are available. Some options are negotiating with creditors, structured payment plans, and debt consolidation.

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Collections Law

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Filing your proof of claim Once you receive notice that your debtor has declared bankruptcy, you should review the paperwork and your status as a listed creditor. You should also have the chance to attend a meeting with the debtor to ask questions regarding the bankruptcy filing. What about preference actions?

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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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Debt Free Colorado

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Most people filing for either Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy will work directly with an attorney to determine the best option for each financial circumstance. Chapters 7 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code – Awareness. You should get legal assistance from a knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney in Denver.

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Sawin & Shea

APRIL 5, 2023

However, many debtors have questions regarding how filing for bankruptcy impacts child support payments and debts. In this blog, we unpack what happens to child support income and obligations when a debtor files in Indiana. Can You File Bankruptcy on Child Support? Does Bankruptcy Clear Child Support?

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Troutman Sanders

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Ultimately, the plaintiff filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, listed the defendant as an unsecured creditor, and obtained a discharge of her debt. The defendant offered a “pause” program that allowed the plaintiff to suspend service for up to nine months at a cost of $5 per month, which the plaintiff accepted.

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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

JUNE 2, 2021

Determining household size is an important measurement when facing bankruptcy. In fact, correctly determining household size can determine your eligibility for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Most sections of the bankruptcy means test , which determines eligibility for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, focus on income and expenses.

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Troutman Sanders

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court held that § 523(a)(2)(A) of the Bankruptcy Code precludes a debtor from discharging a debt obtained by fraud, regardless of the debtor’s own culpability. As background, in 2005, the debtor and her then-boyfriend jointly purchased a house in San Francisco. In Bartenwerfer v.

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 14, 2023

Indiana allows debtors to exempt assets when filing for bankruptcy up to a certain monetary amount, and that amount recently increased. In this blog, we’ll share the details regarding this exemption increase, the different exemption categories, and how these exemptions impact Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

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Sawin & Shea

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

While both are good options to stop foreclosure (or postpone), in this blog we’ll focus on Chapter 13. Unlike Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 13 does not require the filer to liquidate all their assets (including their home) to pay off creditors. Chapter 13 is a different animal.

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 23, 2023

Before you decide if bankruptcy is the best option for you, it’s important to understand the two different types of bankruptcy that are available to individuals: Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Most Debtors, however keep everything they have.

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Sawin & Shea

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Debtors in Indiana can protect exempt property under both a Chapter 7 and a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. However, the property that is considered nonexempt will be handled differently depending on which chapter you file. Property in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Property in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.

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Sawin & Shea

APRIL 17, 2024

In this blog, we’ll discuss how Chapter 13 usually affects credit scores, and we’ll give you actionable tips to begin rebuilding your credit. If you have additional questions regarding Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 bankruptcy, contact the attorneys at Sawin & Shea, LLC.

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Sawin & Shea

JUNE 7, 2023

If you have a co-signer associated with your debt or if you are a co-signer, you need to be aware of how financial liability works and what happens when the primary debtor declares bankruptcy. Fortunately, in this blog, we’ll unpack cosigner responsibilities when it comes to bankruptcy and debt. What’s a Guarantor?

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 6, 2024

Creditors do not have to participate. If the creditor tires of waiting for payments they can pursue legal remedies like lawsuits. Your credit also continues to get damaged while you are in the program as you miss monthly payments to the creditors. The issue with these programs is that they are voluntary.

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Debt Free Colorado

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Quick Summary: Bankruptcy is a legal process that helps people with debt problems. It can help reduce debt and stop creditors from bothering you. Bankruptcy can provide a fresh financial start for you. There are three main types of bankruptcy : Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11.

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