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Consumer Debt vs. Non Consumer Debt

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When filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, it’s critical to understand the difference between consumer debt and non-consumer debt. If you’re considering filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, consider enlisting the help of skilled bankruptcy attorneys.

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Indiana Increased Bankruptcy Exemptions in 2022. Here’s How it Affects You.

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Indiana allows debtors to exempt assets when filing for bankruptcy up to a certain monetary amount, and that amount recently increased. In this blog, we’ll share the details regarding this exemption increase, the different exemption categories, and how these exemptions impact Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

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Can I Protect My Home and Personal Property in Bankruptcy?

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Many people keep control over their assets through the use of bankruptcy exemptions, which are special rules that allow people who are filing for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy to keep certain property if its value is less than the amount of the exemption. How Do I Protect My Home During Bankruptcy? This is rarely true.