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Who Can Declare Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

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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What Can I Keep if I File For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

If you are a victim of debt collector harassment, it’s important to know the debt collection laws, and consider your options for debt relief. 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.

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

Sawin & Shea

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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Florida Bankruptcy Court Sanctions Debt Buyer for Seeking to Collect Debt that Consumer Failed to Schedule in Bankruptcy Case

Troutman Sanders

Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida disagreed and entered an award of sanctions in the total amount of $64,686.93 — including $10,000 for emotional distress and over $21,000 in punitive damages. As background, in 2002, the debtor and her then-spouse jointly filed a “no asset” Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition.

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What Happens to My Personal Loan After Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

Discharging Personal Loans Through Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Whether or not you should discharge a personal loan in Chapter 7 bankruptcy will depend on if the loan is secured or unsecured. A bankruptcy filer can also discharge an unsecured personal loan when there’s a lawsuit revolving around it.

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Bankruptcy and Your Job

Sawin & Shea

There are two circumstances in which your employer could find out about your Chapter 7 bankruptcy: In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, your employer would know only if you were already having your wages garnished by creditors (called wage attachment). A bankruptcy, however, is a matter of public record.

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Tax Attorney vs Bankruptcy Attorney: What’s the Difference?

Sawin & Shea

If you’re worried about garnishments, foreclosures , lawsuits, repossessions , or other consequences of your debt, connect with an experienced bankruptcy lawyer at Sawin & Shea as soon as possible. A bankruptcy attorney helps someone clarify and organize their finances while getting most types of debt discharged.