Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 24, 2022

Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidates your assets in order to discharge unsecured debts, such as medical bills and credit card debt. If you’re eligible to file under Chapter 7 and only have unsecured debts, this may be your best course of action.

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 9, 2023

Credit card debt is a huge reason people end up filing for bankruptcy. The incredibly high interest rates alone plus the ease of procuring cards contribute to what can be a vicious cycle of maxing out limits, paying only minimums, and applying for more cards. But can you file for bankruptcy on credit cards only ?

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Titan Consulting

AUGUST 23, 2020

Filers can typically retain the home and vehicle as long as you make payments on the loan. A bankruptcy temporarily destroys your credit and remains on your credit report for up to 10 years. In many cases, you will lose secured assets such as your home and vehicles. Take advantage of payment waivers.

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Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It distinguishes between what are called ‘secured’ and ‘unsecured’ debts, which are terms you need to know before filing for bankruptcy. And possibly the most common question people ask is credit card debt is secured or unsecured. Secured vs Unsecured Debt: What’s the Difference?

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Titan Consulting

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Debt consolidation might include a debt management repayment plan, credit card balance transfer, personal loan, or equity line of credit. The main strategy in any debt consolidation strategy involves replacing one debt with another debt, usually with a lower interest rate or monthly payment.

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Roths Child Law

JANUARY 31, 2023

If you are seeking to discharge unsecured debts like medical debts, credit card debts and unsecured loans, then you need to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. However, if you are dealing with secured debts like a mortgage or a car loan, then you need to file Chapter for 13 bankruptcy.

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 13, 2024

In this blog, you’ll learn about whether you can reaffirm your debt in Ch. Have additional questions regarding bankruptcy or reaffirming secured debts? 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.

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 12, 2022

A Chapter 13 Plan can help get you back on track with secured debts that you are behind on, like house or car payments. Discuss your tax debt with a bankruptcy attorney to make sure you get the most out of your discharge. Student Loans. Student loans can be particularly challenging.

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 7, 2023

This includes debts such as credit card balances, medical bills, personal loans, utility bills, back rent, mortgages, and car payments. However, if you used your home or car as a secured debt with a lender, you may need to return the property to the lender if you don’t pay as agreed.

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Sawin & Shea

MAY 2, 2024

If you qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, our attorneys can guide you through the process of eliminating unsecured debts, such as credit card balances, medical expenses, and personal loans, within a matter of months. Student loans are also difficult but not impossible to discharge in bankruptcy.

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 23, 2023

With Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you’ll be able to eliminate most unsecured debts, which includes: Credit card debt Medical debt Personal loans Payday loans Utility bills It’s important to keep in mind, though, that Chapter 7 will not eliminate all kinds of debt.

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 30, 2023

You are not allowed to have more than $465,275 of unsecured debt (such as credit card or medical debt) or more than $1,395,875 of secured debt (such as a house, property, or vehicle). Under Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, you have time and a plan in which to repay your debts. Most federal student loans.

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Sawin & Shea

APRIL 12, 2023

However, there are other ways to pay back family and friends that the courts allow and won’t negatively impact the family member or friend who has loaned you money. In most cases, Chapter 7 rules protect assets that are classified as exempt at the time you file versus unsecured debt which is not protected. Who Is an Insider?

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Debt Free Colorado

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Credit cards, medical bills, and personal loans make up most unsecured debt that bankruptcy can eliminate. These debts have no collateral, so creditors cannot take your property without going to court first. Late utility bills also count as unsecured debt. Some debts stay with you even after bankruptcy.

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Credit Corp

MAY 3, 2023

Usually during a Chapter 13 you only pay off part of your debts. Priority and secured debts, such as taxes or auto loans, are paid in full. But unsecured, nonpriority debts, such as medical bills and credit card debt, are only partially paid. The Trustee’s office then pays various creditors.

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Hudson Weir

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Qualifying debts include: Credit card debts Loan repayments Overdraft repayments Unpaid rent arrears Unpaid utilities Unpaid council tax Unpaid income tax Buy now, pay later financing Benefit overpayments Money owed to friends and family Several debts cannot be included such as student loans, child maintenance, secured debts, court fines and licences. (..)

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Sawin & Shea

APRIL 10, 2024

The bankruptcy trustee will sell your non-exempt assets to pay a portion of your debts to creditors. You’ll then be able to discharge the balance of eligible debts, such as credit card debt and medical bills. Mortgages and car loans are both considered secured debts because they both have backing collateral.

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Sawin & Shea

JUNE 14, 2023

Declaring Bankruptcy Before a Divorce If you’re on good terms with your spouse and are struggling with unsecured debts, you may want to consider filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy before your divorce. As we mentioned above, Chapter 13 involves consolidating your existing debts into a realistic three- to five-year repayment plan.

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