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10 Common Questions About Bankruptcy

Debt Free Colorado

What Can’t Bankruptcy Do? What Should I Consider Before Filing for Bankruptcy? Are there Available Alternatives If You Have a Lot of Debt and don’t Want to File for Bankruptcy? Are My Creditors capable of appealing My Bankruptcy? What Debts are Discharged in Bankruptcy?

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Secured vs Unsecured Debt: Everything You Need to Know

Sawin & Shea

Laws called exemption statutes determine what a person or married couple can keep through the Chapter 7 process. If a debtor has assets that are not protected under those statutes, the trustee can liquidate those items and use the proceeds to pay creditors back something. This is what is called a “surrender” under bankruptcy law.

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What is the Difference Between Secured and Unsecured Debt?

Sawin & Shea

Chapter 13. What is Secured Debt? Secured debts are a type of debt backed by an asset that is used as collateral. If you miss payments and default on this type of debt, the creditor can seize the asset to liquidate it and apply those proceeds to the money you owe. What is Unsecured Debt?