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

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Debts associated with the medical industry and credit card companies can be bought by aggressive debt collectors, which can affect your overall quality of life. Certain debts can be discharged entirely when filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy, but not everyone is eligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

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Sawin & Shea

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

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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Sawin & Shea

JULY 27, 2022

To fully understand how this works, it helps to understand the basics of credit card debt when you are filing for bankruptcy, which we will dive into below. Understanding Credit Card Debt and Bankruptcy. Most people file for bankruptcy in the hopes of having their debts that they are struggling to pay discharged.

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Sawin & Shea

JULY 13, 2022

As a result, the majority of debtors who file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy do not get their college loans dismissed. How do bankruptcy courts handle private student loans, however? Are private student loans treated differently by bankruptcy courts?

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Sawin & Shea

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Ultimately, bankruptcies result in a discharge. This discharge stops any future collection of dischargeable debts. Credit cards, in almost every case, are dischargeable debts. In Chapter 7 bankruptcy, most or even all of your unsecured debt will get discharged, including your credit card debt.

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Sawin & Shea

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Ultimately, bankruptcies result in a discharge. This discharge stops any future collection of dischargeable debts. Credit cards, in almost every case, are dischargeable debts. In Chapter 7 bankruptcy, most or even all of your unsecured debt will get discharged, including your credit card debt.

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 16, 2023

The complexities of bankruptcy law, coupled with the potential consequences of a failed case, strongly suggest seeking the assistance of a qualified bankruptcy attorney for the best possible outcome. We can help you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy or Chapter 7 bankruptcy, depending on your needs.

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Sawin & Shea

DECEMBER 22, 2021

When you file, a court injunction known as automatic stay protects you from debt collectors. However, a bonus earned but not yet paid can be an asset in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. Sawin & Shea Can Help You Time Your Bankruptcy Case Properly.

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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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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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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 26, 2021

The plaintiff, an individual consumer, filed a chapter 7 bankruptcy petition, including in his schedules a debt for past-due rent for a former apartment. The bankruptcy was a matter of public record and was listed on his credit reports.

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Credit Corp

JUNE 14, 2023

At that point, your cable company sends the bill to a debt collector. It’s worth considering this when deciding whether to settle an old debt you owe. Bankruptcy: Seven or 10 Years Bankruptcies show up in the public records section of credit reports.

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Collection Industry News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

. • Debt collection cases have claimed an increasing share of the civil docket, making up about 30% of the civil court caseload in the one state where comprehensive data was available. • The dollar value of claims filed annually by debt buyers increased from $6 billion in 1993 to $98 billion in 2013. Filing bankruptcy.

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Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

This means you will be contacted (usually A LOT) by their debt collectors to arrange payment. In short, getting behind on your credit card payments will cost you a lot more money and add to your credit card debt stress for the foreseeable future. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy , which helps you develop a debt repayment plan.

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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

JANUARY 25, 2022

However, before a lawsuit is filed, lenders of unsecured debt will typically hire debt collectors in an attempt to recover what you owe. If an agreement cannot be reached between the debtor and the debt collector, the lender will likely file a lawsuit against you. Examples of Unsecured Debts.

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 31, 2022

The ramifications of this kind of cycle of debt can be serious for your long-term financial health as well as your short and long-term physical and mental health. Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy can discharge (get rid of) medical debts as well as other unsecured debts as long as you have a low enough income to qualify for it.

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A District Court judge in California has denied a defendant’s argument that it does not meet the definition of a debt collector under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and ruled that the plaintiff’s claims can proceed. However, Judge Marilyn L. Learn more.

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