Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 23, 2023

Chapter 7 is also known as the “liquidation bankruptcy” because it allows individuals to liquidate all non-exempt assets to help pay off their debt. Most Debtors, however keep everything they have. Unlike Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 13 allows debtors to create a repayment plan over three to five years.

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 7, 2023

When you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it is only your unsecured debts that will be eligible for discharge. This includes debts such as credit card balances, medical bills, personal loans, utility bills, back rent, mortgages, and car payments. Most debtors cannot keep their credit cards when they file for Chapter 7.

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Debt Guru

JANUARY 27, 2021

A debt management plan (DMP) is an agreement between a debtor (that’s you, the person in debt) and a creditor (think: your bank or your credit card company) that tackles your outstanding debt. What types of debts can I lump together in a DMP? Student loans aren’t covered, either.

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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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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. In this blog, we discuss what assets and property a debtor may lose in Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

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Credit Corp

MAY 3, 2023

Through the bankruptcy, the debtor restructures and then creates and implements a plan to pay back creditors. 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. The plan must be approved by a Trustee appointed by the court.

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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. Late utility bills also count as unsecured debt.

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Sawin & Shea

APRIL 12, 2023

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. Unsecured debt includes things like credit card debt, medical debt, and personal loans.

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