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Bankruptcy Chapter 7 vs 13: Which Is The Best Option?

Debt Free Colorado

If you have a large amount of credit card debt or high medical costs that you can’t pay, Chapter 7 may allow you to start again. Chapter 7 is a disaster when it comes to secured debt. . Chapter 7 will not assist you if your primary source of debt is a mortgage, auto loan, or other kinds of debt.

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Can You Reaffirm a Debt in Chapter 13?

Sawin & Shea

In this blog, you’ll learn about whether you can reaffirm your debt in Ch. Have additional questions regarding bankruptcy or reaffirming secured debts? Entering a reaffirmation agreement is a way that debtors in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy keep collateral attached to secured debt like houses or cars.

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Automatic Stay Timeline

Sawin & Shea

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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Chapter 13 and Gambling Debt

Sawin & Shea

A major benefit of Chapter 13 bankruptcy is that it allows the filer to catch up on missed mortgage, car loan, and other secured debt payments by incorporating them into the repayment plan. This helps prevent repossession or foreclosure.

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How Much Debt Is Needed to File for Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

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. Secured Debt vs. Unsecured Debt Not all debts are treated equally in bankruptcy court.

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Secured vs Unsecured Debt: Everything You Need to Know

Sawin & Shea

One of the benefits of declaring bankruptcy is that debt collectors cannot try to collect on debts that were discharged in bankruptcy. Secured Debt Secured debt would include things like: House mortgages Car/vehicle loans Some taxes Loans for furniture/appliances/large electronics Which type of debt is most often secured?

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Should You File for Bankruptcy if a Strong Economy is Just Around the Corner

Titan Consulting

Protect secured debt (home and car) from default to avoid a repossession or foreclosure. Negotiate unsecured debt (credit cards) if you are unable to keep up with payments. Take advantage of payment waivers. Call creditors as soon as you have a shortfall.