Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 11, 2024

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. Debtor education classes provide customized guidance based on your unique circumstances.

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 5, 2022

Filing for bankruptcy is often a necessary yet scary and confusing process for debtors. No one plans to accumulate so much debt that they can’t pay it back, but things happen. While you may not want to file bankruptcy, it is often the best choice if you are struggling to get by. Pre-Petition Debts.

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 13, 2024

Have additional questions regarding bankruptcy or reaffirming secured debts? Here at Sawin & Shea, we have numerous years of experience practicing bankruptcy law and can answer your questions. The agreement makes you responsible for the debt again like the bankruptcy never happened for that debt.

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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

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

JANUARY 10, 2022

Federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases. As such a bankruptcy case cannot be filed in a state court. Bankruptcy laws are in place to protect not just the debtor, but also the creditors. There are several types of bankruptcy. . Advantages and Disadvantages of Bankruptcy Chapter 7.

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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. The two most common examples of secured debt are mortgages and auto loans.

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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

However, because assets do not secure these debts, bankruptcy may help eliminate them. Understanding unsecured debt is the first step toward managing your finances better. To qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, debtors must pass a means test that compares their income to their state’s median income.

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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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JANUARY 25, 2022

However, which type of bankruptcy you file will also depend on what kind of debt you have. Secured and unsecured debt is handled differently in Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13. What is Secured Debt? Secured debts are a type of debt backed by an asset that is used as collateral.

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Debt Free Colorado

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Is My Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Fund Safe in Bankruptcy? In both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies, IRA plans are generally afforded some level of protection , but the specifics can vary. Colorado allows debtors to exempt their 401(k) plans.

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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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Debt RR

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Businesses restructuring debt typically do so because they’re having trouble meeting obligations, and it goes both ways. Many businesses are both debtors and creditors. That’s why it behooves everyone to understand debt restructuring. Past-Due Secured Debt. How Businesses Restructure Debt.

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Collection Industry News

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Pre-COVID-19, consumers were required to appear in person for section 341 meetings where they were examined under oath by bankruptcy trustees and creditors. Under the CBRA, consumer debtors will still be examined at 341 meetings, but those meetings can be conducted remotely. Debtors’ Attorneys Paid over Time.

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