Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Many people worry that bankruptcy will simply delay the inevitable, such as a lawsuit, wage garnishment, or a foreclosure, and that their creditors will still come after them. Pension loans: If you took out a loan against your pension, an automatic stay would not protect you from wage garnishment to repay the loan.

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Roths Child Law

APRIL 14, 2023

If a foreclosure action is halted, you can work to save your home. If your wages are no longer garnished, you may be able to pay for everyday expenses. One of the primary reasons that you may be thinking about filing for bankruptcy is that you could benefit from the protection afforded by the automatic stay.

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Credit Corp

JUNE 14, 2023

If you fall too far behind on payments, the mortgage lender may initiate foreclosure proceedings. While state laws vary, you typically have to be 120 days past due or more before lenders start foreclosure proceedings. How Many Late Payments Can You Have Before You Face Foreclosure? Rent is a bit different.

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Roths Child Law

APRIL 10, 2023

One of these is when you have to file for bankruptcy immediately to avoid a foreclosure, wage garnishment or repossession Requirement for debtor education Debtor education is meant to equip you with the tools and resources necessary to better manage your finances after bankruptcy.

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Sawin & Shea

DECEMBER 21, 2023

It stops: Debt collection efforts Foreclosures Wage garnishments Civil lawsuits Utility shutoffs Most other creditor actions to collect pre-bankruptcy debts The stay helps facilitate the goals of bankruptcy by preventing creditor collection efforts and allowing time for orderly debt restructuring or liquidation.

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Burr Forman

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The new bill issued a moratorium on evictions, foreclosures, and repossessions, which expired on June 30, 2020. On April 23, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-57-20 exempting stimulus payments and other COVID-19-related government financial assistance from attachment, levy, execution, or garnishment.

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Sawin & Shea

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

If you’re in an emergency situation such as wage garnishment, eviction, or pending repossession filing an emergency bankruptcy may be right for you. Those filing an emergency bankruptcy receive an automatic stay even before completing certain documents. An automatic stay is an injunction prohibiting creditors from collecting debts.

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Sawin & Shea

MAY 10, 2023

Chapter 7 bankruptcy also stops lawsuits and garnishments. Chapter 13 bankruptcy , or reorganization bankruptcy, stops repossessions and foreclosures to save your home or investment. It also stops lawsuits and garnishments. You can keep your home and car and will receive automatic court protection from creditors.

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Sawin & Shea

JULY 19, 2023

Chapter 7 bankruptcy also stops lawsuits and wage garnishments. Chapter 13 , or reorganization bankruptcy, stops repossessions and foreclosures so you can save your home or investment. Like Chapter 7, it stops lawsuits and garnishments. Chapter 13 can help people keep assets that might be at risk in a Chapter 7.

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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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Credit Corp

JUNE 14, 2023

Foreclosures and Short Sales: Seven Years A foreclosure can remain on your credit reports for seven years from the date the foreclosure was filed. Depending on the circumstances, this could mean garnishing your wages or attempting to collect payments through other legal measures.

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Debt Free Colorado

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Short foreclosure protection – When your home is faced with foreclosure, the automatic stay is not in effect indefinitely. Complete protection from creditors – This includes wage garnishment and debt collection. The lender protects the borrower against foreclosure. The means test decides who can seek debt relief.

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Collection Industry News

OCTOBER 6, 2020

It primarily had the CARES Act to thank: The bill delivered hundreds of billions of dollars worth of stimulus checks and bulked-up unemployment benefits to Americans, while easing pressures on them by halting foreclosures, evictions and student loan payments. The company said it had stopped seeking orders to garnish bank accounts.

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Troutman Sanders

AUGUST 9, 2021

Our bank and loan servicing clients also face novel challenges affecting their industry due to COVID-19, particularly the ever-changing rules and regulations concerning evictions and foreclosures. You may access this interactive tool at [link]. The rules and related court forms become effective for cases filed on or after September 7.

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Albuquerque Law

MAY 5, 2020

The SCRA protects active military service members and their families before and during bankruptcy proceedings by preventing or postponing: Default judgments on debt collection; Eviction or foreclosure; Repossession of their vehicle; Civil court proceedings; and Wage garnishments.

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 22, 2021

Our bank and loan servicing clients also face novel challenges affecting their industry due to COVID-19, particularly the ever-changing rules and regulations concerning evictions and foreclosures. On March 17, Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring announced a new law preventing garnishment or seizure of economic support payments.

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Collection Industry News

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Consumer risks included delays in processing suspensions of administrative wage garnishments, potential FDCPA compliance risks associated with new bank attachments or wage garnishments, and delays in payment processing. insufficient loss mitigation processes.

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Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

They may use collection agencies , or they may sue you (asking the court to garnish wages, take an asset, or put a lien on your home). A Chapter 13 plan can cure arrearages on houses or cars, stopping foreclosures and repossessions.

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 24, 2024

The Pros Bankruptcy can stop foreclosures , repossessions, lawsuits, wage garnishment, utility shut-offs, and debt collection activities through its automatic stay provision. Your assets are protected while you make monthly payments to creditors through the court.

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Troutman Sanders

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Our bank and loan servicing clients also face novel challenges affecting their industry due to COVID-19, particularly the ever-changing rules and regulations concerning evictions and foreclosures. attorney’s office to stop judicial foreclosures and evictions on accounts previously referred to the DOJ. For more information, click here.

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Debt Free Colorado

APRIL 9, 2020

You can work directly with the mortgage lender on a loan modification, or reach out to the Colorado Foreclosure Hotline for free assistance. Guide to Coronavirus Mortgage Relief Options. Credit Cards.

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Sawin & Shea

APRIL 26, 2023

If the creditor has your date of birth and social security number, they may be able to garnish your bank account and apply that money toward your debt balance. Chapter 13 Chapter 13 bankruptcy offers you protection from creditors and helps stop foreclosures and other creditor collection efforts.

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Sawin & Shea

MAY 26, 2021

This means a foreclosure, repossession, garnishment, or other action can continue against your spouse even after you’re freed of it through bankruptcy – but only if their name is on the debt. Will filing alone safeguard these things and prevent your spouse from being hounded for payments?

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 24, 2020

Bankruptcy can also stop or delay a home or mortgage foreclosure, stop collection actions, stop garnishments and lawsuits. 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.

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 20, 2024

If you’re worried about garnishments, foreclosures , lawsuits, repossessions , or other consequences of your debt, connect with an experienced bankruptcy lawyer at Sawin & Shea as soon as possible. Choosing the right solution is a big step that could affect your life for years to come. You deserve a fresh start.

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Jimerson Firm

JANUARY 16, 2023

The plaintiffs alleged that the defendant sent statements misstating the balance of the loan, falsely represented the amount of the debt in connection with the collection activity, falsely represented that the plaintiffs owed foreclosure fees on the debt, and sent a number of letters alleging overdue payments.

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Sawin & Shea

JUNE 7, 2023

Creditors can pursue reimbursement from the co-signer via repossessions, foreclosures, wage garnishment , and other aggressive actions. One way that a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filer can avoid making their co-signer financially liable is by reaffirming their debt.

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Collection Industry News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

It can garnish wages and bank accounts, • It can force the sheriff to seize your home, real estate, and personal property. Failing to respond to a lawsuit can result in default judgment on a case you could have won, and end in wage garnishment or loss of other assets. Bond & Botes Helps People Struggling with Debt.

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Sawin & Shea

JUNE 21, 2023

Removal of your automatic stay protection : You’ll no longer have protection from your creditors, potentially leaving you vulnerable to wage garnishment, debt collection lawsuits, repossessions, and foreclosures.

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Troutman Sanders

JULY 7, 2021

Our bank and loan servicing clients also face novel challenges affecting their industry due to COVID-19, particularly the ever-changing rules and regulations concerning evictions and foreclosures. On June 30, Maine Governor Janet Mills declined to veto a new law that expands consumer protections against garnishments.

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Troutman Sanders

OCTOBER 26, 2020

On Friday, October 23, Ohio Senate President, Larry Obhof, and Governor Mike DeWine announced the creation of the “Home Relief” program to assist Ohioans facing evictions, foreclosures, and water service shut-offs during the current COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, click here. For more information, click here.

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Debt Free Colorado

MARCH 3, 2023

Are you at risk of falling into foreclosure, being evicted, or having your utilities cut off? Chapter 13’s main advantage is that it stops creditors from bothering you and allows you to keep property subject to a security interest, provided you continue to make payments in the repayment plan. What Can’t Bankruptcy Do?

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Troutman Sanders

APRIL 5, 2021

Our bank and loan servicing clients also face novel challenges affecting their industry due to COVID-19, particularly the ever-changing rules and regulations concerning evictions and foreclosures. On April 1, the CFPB issued a warning to mortgage servicers to take necessary steps to prevent a wave of foreclosures this fall.

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Collections Law

APRIL 1, 2020

The reach and apply injunction will allow you to collect the debt directly from the third party; Wage garnishments : As the name indicates, these apply to salaried or hourly individuals, and the employer has to withhold a specific non-exempt part of the debtor’s income to be paid to you the judgment creditor.

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 11, 2024

There are some key differences between these two types of bankruptcy.

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PBWT

JANUARY 19, 2021

But, the core holding – that retention of estate property before a demand for turnover does not violate the automatic stay – may have further implications for an array of pre-bankruptcy remedies, including wage garnishments, account freezes, inventory foreclosures, and rerouting of goods in transit, to name a few. [i]

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FDCPA Defense

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

2016) (mailing notice of default and notice of sale to debtor, which threatened foreclosure, was not attempt to collect money from debtor, and thus was not “debt collection” under FDCPA; “The notices at issue in our case didn’t request payment from Ho.”); Obduskey v. These cases arose in the context of non-judicial foreclosures.

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