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How Much Does a Voluntary Repossession Affect Your Credit?

Sawin & Shea

Voluntary repossession is sometimes the best option for borrowers who can no longer afford their car payments. So how much does voluntary repossession affect your credit? Should I Allow a Voluntary Repossession with No Late Payments? A bankruptcy attorney can walk you through those options. What Is Voluntary Repossession?

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How does the automatic stay protect creditors and debtors?

Roths Child Law

Filing for bankruptcy is a significant decision that can be simultaneously stressful and a source of relief for those who choose this path. When someone files for bankruptcy, an essential provision called the automatic stay comes into play. This turn of events is fundamental to the bankruptcy process.

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What Are Preferential Payments in Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

Before someone makes a bankruptcy filing, it is not uncommon for debtors to feel as if they have to make some tough decisions. Which creditors can they pay? This typically occurs because the debtor doesn’t have the money to pay all of their creditors, so they feel they need to rank which ones are more important to pay first.

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Car Payments and Car Repossession

Sawin & Shea

Is a car repossession looming in your future? Car repossession is one of the many reasons people contact the Indiana bankruptcy attorneys here at Sawin & Shea. Here’s some good news: You don’t have to just give up and allow your car to be repossessed. Bankruptcy Offers a Way to Keep Your Vehicle.

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What is an Emergency Bankruptcy Filing?

Sawin & Shea

An emergency bankruptcy is a bankruptcy filing method that expedites the filing process to stop creditors and bill collectors from seeking debts from borrowers. Individuals can file an emergency bankruptcy, also known as a skeleton bankruptcy, under Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. When to File an Emergency Bankruptcy.

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What Is a Reaffirmation Agreement in Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

Bankruptcy can be an overwhelming and challenging process. Understandably, this can make dealing with a bankruptcy seem impossible. However, as overwhelming as it all may seem, bankruptcy is often the best choice for many people, especially those who are struggling with crushing debt. How Does Reaffirmation of Debt Work?

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Why sudden job losses put people at risk of bankruptcy

Roths Child Law

Especially when someone has a relatively successful career, the sudden loss of their job could put them at elevated risk of personal bankruptcy. Why do some people end up filing for bankruptcy after losing their jobs?