Sawin & Shea
OCTOBER 26, 2022
When filing for bankruptcy, you can discharge certain types of personal loans, meaning that you’re no longer legally responsible for paying off the debt. If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy, you need to know what personal loans you can discharge and which filing method best suits your financial situation.
Sawin & Shea
JUNE 16, 2021
Con: Chapter 7 bankruptcy stays on your credit report for 10 years. Chapter 13 bankruptcy: In this type of bankruptcy, you and the bankruptcy trustee make a structured plan to pay off a percentage of your debts over a 3-5 year payment plan under the court’s protection. 30% Amounts owed.
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Sawin & Shea
JUNE 7, 2023
If you have a co-signer associated with your debt or if you are a co-signer, you need to be aware of how financial liability works and what happens when the primary debtor declares bankruptcy. Fortunately, in this blog, we’ll unpack cosigner responsibilities when it comes to bankruptcy and debt.
Sawin & Shea
AUGUST 24, 2020
Bankruptcy will wipe out credit card debt, medical bills, and personal loans, but will not eliminate primary obligation debt; things like student loans, child and spousal support, and newer tax debt. Bankruptcy can also stop or delay a home or mortgage foreclosure, stop collection actions, stop garnishments and lawsuits.
Credit Corp
MAY 3, 2023
In This Piece Understand the Types of Bankruptcy How Do You Know Which Bankruptcy Type is Right for You? What Is Chapter 11 Bankruptcy? What Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? What Is Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? Should You File for Bankruptcy? What Is Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
Sawin & Shea
JANUARY 18, 2023
Although the idea of liquidating your assets may sound stressful and undesirable, most of those who declare Chapter 7 can retain all of their possessions after filing. In that case, the bankruptcy court will recommend that you declare Chapter 13 bankruptcy , which consolidates your debts into a three-to-five-year repayment plan.
Sawin & Shea
JUNE 14, 2023
Declaring Bankruptcy Before a Divorce If you’re on good terms with your spouse and are struggling with unsecured debts, you may want to consider filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy before your divorce. Get a FREE consultation today by calling 317-759-1483, or you can schedule your consultation online here.
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