Credit Corp

MAY 30, 2023

A judgment is an order issued by a judge or jury to settle a lawsuit. In this case, the judge may order you to pay the other party as part of the court’s final judgment. The order can be issued in one of two forms: A monetary judgment: A judgment that orders one party to pay the other party a specific amount of money.

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Sawin & Shea

JUNE 23, 2021

Although filing for bankruptcy can solve many of the issues you are dealing with, ease your stress level, and give you a chance to breathe, it cannot remove all of your worries. If you are contemplating filing for bankruptcy, you are probably overwhelmed with debt that you can’t repay while dealing with creditors.

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Sawin & Shea

APRIL 26, 2023

A judgment lien against you can have a variety of distressing and negative consequences. Read on to learn everything you need to know about judgment liens in Indiana, including how they work and how to avoid them. What Is a Judgment Lien? Judgment Liens in the Hoosier State In Indiana, judgment liens last for 10 years.

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Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Bankruptcy is sometimes the best solution for those struggling with overwhelming debt. They fear that other people will find out about their bankruptcy and view them as financially irresponsible. There’s nothing wrong with filing for bankruptcy, but worrying about what other people will think is understandable. Trustee Program.

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 18, 2023

If you’re struggling with overwhelming debts, Chapter 7 bankruptcy could be your best option. Chapter 7 is the most common form of bankruptcy for individuals and families, and it allows you to discharge many of your unsecured debts within only a few months. What is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 18, 2021

One issue that you may worry about when filing for bankruptcy is whether or not it will affect your employment. In the midst of a stressful financial time when you are having to accept the idea that your finances are changing, it is normal to believe that there is a stigma attached to bankruptcy. Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.

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Nerd Wallet

JULY 9, 2021

The moment a consumer files for bankruptcy, such as Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, an automatic stay typically takes effect immediately. The automatic stay temporarily halts most judgments, collection activities, foreclosures and repossessions of the consumer’s property, which is known as the bankruptcy estate.

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Sawin & Shea

JULY 28, 2021

It’s tempting to believe that filing for bankruptcy is like having a magical wizard wave his wand to make all of your problems disappear. Bankruptcy isn’t rare in the Hoosier state; Indiana has the 7th highest percentage of bankruptcies in the United States, based on population: 22,748 in 2019, or 3.38 per every 1,000 people.

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Roths Child Law

MARCH 15, 2023

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?

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Credit Corp

JUNE 3, 2020

A judgment is an order issued by a court of law. If they are successful, the court issues a judgment against you. What Happens After a Judgment Is Entered Against You? The court enters a judgment against you if your creditor wins their claim or you fail to show up to court. What Is a Judgment on Property?

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Troutman Sanders

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

On January 19, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia entered an order sanctioning a collections law firm for violating the bankruptcy discharge injunction. In October of 2000, a cell phone provider obtained a judgment against debtor Morton Skaggs. concerning the judgment. Gooch, P.C.,

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Debt Free Colorado

MARCH 3, 2023

Find Out the 10 Common Questions About Bankruptcy with Colorado Bankruptcy Lawyers. The decision to file for bankruptcy is a significant one, and we are here to assist you in determining whether bankruptcy is the best course of action for your circumstances. Do bankruptcies come in different types?

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Sawin & Shea

JUNE 28, 2023

People file for bankruptcy for any number of reasons, from sky-high medical expenses to loss of income and the inability to make their mortgage payments each month. But filing for bankruptcy isn’t a shameful or immoral act. In some cases, people have spent beyond their means, and now it’s time to repay their debts.

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Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 19, 2023

When deciding the amount of homestead exemption to which a debtor is entitled, should a bankruptcy court apply the state exemption in effect on the creation date of the lien or on the bankruptcy filing date? The debtor filed for bankruptcy protection in 2021. In Barclay v. recorded against his home. recorded against his home.

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Sawin & Shea

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Filing for bankruptcy can provide you with a much-needed second chance when it comes to your finances. However, the process of going through Chapter 7 can be complicated and stressful to ensure you can keep what you need to continue living your life even after bankruptcy. What is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

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Account Recovery

DECEMBER 21, 2023

A District Court judge in Ohio has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case because the plaintiff failed to disclose this suit when she filed for bankruptcy protection. […]

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Sawin & Shea

APRIL 19, 2023

You’ll also learn how bankruptcy can help if you do find yourself in an untenable financial situation. Can You File Bankruptcy on Payday Loans? A common question is, “Does bankruptcy cover payday loans?” There are two kinds of bankruptcy, both of which can be helpful if your payday loan debt has spiraled out of control.

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Account Recovery

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has upheld a lower court’s summary judgment ruling in favor of a credit reporting agency that was accused of violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act because it erroneously reported a father’s bankruptcy on his son’s credit report because the original petitions both had the son’s Social (..)

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Roths Child Law

DECEMBER 20, 2022

However, if you are like most people contemplating bankruptcy, then chances are you are wondering how bankruptcy will impact your current and/or future employment prospects. . Will you lose your current job or have a difficult time finding work after declaring bankruptcy? Bankruptcy and your current job.

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Sawin & Shea

JUNE 16, 2021

Many people assume that because they have filed bankruptcy, their credit is ruined, and they will not be able to qualify for any loans. Chapter 7 bankruptcy: In this type of bankruptcy, your non-exempt assets (if any) have been liquidated to pay off a percentage of your debts. This is not true. More on both of those below.).

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Roths Child Law

JANUARY 31, 2023

If these options are not possible, you may consider filing for bankruptcy. No matter how you handle it, bankruptcy can have a lasting impact on your life. If you handle it right, bankruptcy can give you the relief you need to get back on your feet financially. And if you mismanage it, bankruptcy can compound your financial woes.

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Sawin & Shea

MAY 19, 2021

If you are thinking of filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, or if you have already filed, you may be concerned about how long the bankruptcy will stay on your credit report. There is a simple answer to this: It will stay on for ten years if you filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy and seven years if you filed Chapter 13.

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Account Recovery

JANUARY 25, 2023

A bankruptcy court judge in Virginia has ordered a collection law firm to pay $25,000 in attorney’s fees to the plaintiffs for violating the discharge of a judgment through bankruptcy by sending a payoff letter to the plaintiffs after the plaintiff requested it. A copy of the ruling in the case of Skaggs v.

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Account Recovery

MARCH 29, 2022

A District Court judge in Florida has denied a defendant’s motion for summary judgment while partially granting and partially denying a similar motion from the plaintiff in a Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act case over alleged attempts to collect a debt after the plaintiff had filed for bankruptcy protection and allegedly notified the (..)

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FFGN COLLECT NY

JUNE 12, 2022

Are you or your collection attorney attempting debt collection efforts even though the debtor filed for bankruptcy? If so your collection attorney is exposing you, the law firm, and themselves to personal liability for a money judgment that could far exceed your claim. We notified the client and closed our file.

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 30, 2021

Nobody wants to be in a situation where they have to file for bankruptcy, but for the self-employed, it can be a doubly crushing blow. You may even have doubts about whether or not self-employed people are eligible to file for bankruptcy. For both of these types of bankruptcy, you will need to gather some paperwork. Chapter 13.

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In the Red

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Almost every year amendments are made to the rules that govern how bankruptcy cases are managed — the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. The amendments address issues identified by an Advisory Committee made up of federal judges, bankruptcy attorneys, and others. The rule amendments are ultimately adopted by the U.S.

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Sawin & Shea

MAY 5, 2021

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. Ten facts About Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and Medical Bills: #1.

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ABI

JANUARY 19, 2024

John’s University School of Law American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff Section 1112(b) of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”) provides that a chapter 11 case may only be dismissed for cause. [1] Daniella Sesto St. 4] Aearo sold these earplugs to the United States Military. 10] The U.S.

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 25, 2021

However, the requirements for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy are different, so we’ll discuss each of them separately. In Chapter 7 Bankruptcy , you file papers with the Bankruptcy Court asking for immediate protection from your creditors and ultimately for an elimination (discharge) of most debts. Is a vacation a luxury?

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Troutman Sanders

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court held that § 523(a)(2)(A) of the Bankruptcy Code precludes a debtor from discharging a debt obtained by fraud, regardless of the debtor’s own culpability. The couple filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, in part to discharge the judgment debt. Second, the judgment is a ‘debt.’

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 27, 2021

It might not be a Hunstein case, but a District Court judge in Missouri has granted a defendant’s motion for judgment on the pleadings after it was sued for allegedly violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by disclosing the existence of a debt to a third party — in this case a bankruptcy attorney … The post Judge Rules for (..)

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 4, 2021

If you are struggling to pay other debts, a bankruptcy will make more sense for you. What if you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy? The Indianapolis bankruptcy attorneys at Sawin & Shea LLC can help you find the best way out. Is it better than bankruptcy? This is not a problem for debts discharged in bankruptcy.

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Jimerson Firm

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

A construction project to a screeching halt when a property owner files for bankruptcy, creating a serious risk of substantial losses for the contractor, as well as subcontractors and suppliers. What Happens When a Property Owner Files for Bankruptcy? The Impact of Bankruptcy on the Construction Contract. See 11 U.S.C. §

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 26, 2021

JUDGE DENIES DEFENDANT’S MOTION IN FDCPA BANKRUPTCY CASE A District Court judge in Florida has denied a defendant’s motion for judgment on the pleadings in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case for allegedly disregarded cease-and-desist letters sent by an individual after receiving text messages and collection letters from the defendant while (..)

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Sawin & Shea

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The stress leading up to a declaration of bankruptcy can be intense. You may also worry that your bankruptcy will become public knowledge and affect other aspects of your life. Let’s begin by discussing the ramifications of bankruptcy on your current employment. Bankruptcy Code. Will your boss and co-workers find out?

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PBWT

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

The Bankruptcy Code enables a trustee to set aside certain transfers made by debtors before bankruptcy. In 2008, Greektown Casino, Holdings, and other related entities filed for bankruptcy. The court thus granted the motion for summary judgment. See 11 U.S.C. §§ §§ 544, 547, 548. financial institution.

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