Debt Free Colorado

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Quick Summary: Bankruptcy is a legal process that offers relief from overwhelming debt for individuals and businesses. A bankruptcy attorney assists clients in understanding the complexities of this process. Certain debts—such as credit card debt, medical bills, and personal loans—can be discharged.

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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. When filing, you are allowed to exempt a portion of your home’s equity, tangible personal property, and intangible personal property.

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 24, 2020

Whether or not you file for bankruptcy also depends on the kind of debt you have. Bankruptcy will wipe out credit card debt, medical bills, and personal loans, but will not eliminate primary obligation debt; things like student loans, child and spousal support, and newer tax debt. What does each one mean?

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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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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

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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Sawin & Shea

MAY 2, 2024

One of our firm’s key strengths lies in our comprehensive understanding of both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy options. Credit card balances, personal loans, and other unsecured debts can quickly spiral out of control, especially when combined with secured debts like a car loan or mortgage.

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 12, 2022

Debt elimination is typically one of the primary reasons a debtor will pursue bankruptcy. While filing for bankruptcy is often the best course of action if you are overwhelmed by debt and struggling to stay afloat, it’s important to understand what debts can and cannot be discharged in bankruptcy.

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Debt Free Colorado

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Chapter 13 creates a 3-5 year payment plan that lets you keep assets, but you need steady income and must owe less than $465,275 in unsecured debt. Credit cards, medical bills, and personal loans make up most unsecured debt that bankruptcy can eliminate. Chapter 7 bankruptcy remains on credit reports for 10 years.

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 2, 2023

You can file for bankruptcy in two different ways: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy centers on liquidating assets, while Chapter 13 bankruptcy focuses on reorganization. Unsecured debt includes things like credit card debt, medical debt, and personal loans.

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Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

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. This is what is called a “surrender” under bankruptcy law.

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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

APRIL 12, 2023

There are five different types of bankruptcy filings, but for clarity’s sake, we’ll be emphasizing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy-related issues as they are two of the most common ways to file. What is the Difference Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13?

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 25, 2022

Instead, when a debtor fails to pay, the lender must first file a lawsuit in order to collect what is owed. If an agreement cannot be reached between the debtor and the debt collector, the lender will likely file a lawsuit against you. With unsecured debt, there is no lien or security interest agreed upon. Examples of Unsecured Debts.

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