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Who Can Declare Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

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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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Questions to Ask a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Lawyer Before Filing for Bankruptcy

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At Sawin & Shea, LLC, our Chapter 7 Bankruptcy lawyers have helped clients just like you in the Indianapolis and surrounding areas. What is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? When you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it is only your unsecured debts that will be eligible for discharge.

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Dealing With Debt From COVID-19

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You’ll have more flexibility with a nationwide loan servicers like Toyota, Ally, or Santander than you will with a buy-here-pay-here lender, but their sympathy is limited. They will feel obligated to protect their interest in the collateral (your car) and can move quickly to repossess after only a few missed payments.

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What is the Difference Between Secured and Unsecured Debt?

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However, which type of bankruptcy you file will also depend on what kind of debt you have. Secured and unsecured debt is handled differently in Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13. Secured debts are a type of debt backed by an asset that is used as collateral. What is Secured Debt? What is Unsecured Debt?

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10 Common Questions About Bankruptcy

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There are officially six separate categories of bankruptcy , each designated after a specific section of federal bankruptcy law. However, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy are the two types of bankruptcy that are most frequently filed. Chapter 7 is known as liquidation in bankruptcy legislation.