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Pros and Cons of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

Filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy can provide much-needed relief if you are overwhelmed with debt and struggling to keep up with payments. Under Chapter 13, you repay a portion or all of your debt, allowing you to keep assets like your home or car. What Is Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and Student Loans

Sawin & Shea

It’s no surprise then that thousands of individuals with student loan debt end up turning to bankruptcy for help. Though filing for bankruptcy may seem scary, there are many ways that it can help those drowning in debt get back on track. Will My Student Loans Be Discharged if I File for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Dismissed. Can I Refile?

Sawin & Shea

Filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help you improve your financial situation. Unfortunately, not everyone filing Chapter 13 will complete the repayment process. Unfortunately, not everyone filing Chapter 13 will complete the repayment process.

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How Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help to prevent foreclosure

Roths Child Law

Fortunately, there's a potential remedy available: Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Chapter 13 bankruptcy, often referred to as a "wage earner's plan," allows individuals with regular income to develop a plan to repay all or part of their debts over three to five years.

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How are Medical Bills Treated in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

Filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 will wipe out (discharge) your medical debt along with other unsecured debt, but you must have low enough income to pass the means test in order to qualify for it. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is discussed below.

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The differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy

Roths Child Law

Are you struggling with overwhelming debt and considering bankruptcy as a way out? If so, you may have heard of Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is a legal process that allows individuals or businesses to eliminate or reorganize their debt. This stops virtually all collection actions from creditors.

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Second Mortgage Lien Stripping With Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

Chapter 13 bankruptcy offers the option of lien stripping. If you’re filing or considering filing for Chapter 13, you need to be aware of the process and advantages of lien stripping. Chapter 13 lien stripping can be beneficial to your financial situation and may even help you save your home.