Sawin & Shea

MARCH 7, 2023

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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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 11, 2024

Bankruptcy filings for both individuals and businesses are on the rise. Since 2005, a debtor education course from an approved provider is mandatory for anyone who files for bankruptcy. Debtor education classes provide customized guidance based on your unique circumstances.

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 20, 2024

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.

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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. What’s a Guarantor?

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Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Put simply, Chapter 7 is a liquidation while Chapter 13 is about reorganization. In the case of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy , the court appoints a trustee who is in charge of selling off (liquidating) a debtor’s non-exempt assets. What do we mean by this?

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Sawin & Shea

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

You may also wonder whether you can file bankruptcy, no money down. It is possible to file for bankruptcy with no money, but only in very limited circumstances. It is not generally recommended that Debtors take on the task of presenting a bankruptcy case pro se, that is without an attorney. The short answer is “yes.”

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Sawin & Shea

JULY 12, 2023

Once you’ve filed your bankruptcy petition, creditors will no longer be able to take any action to collect debts against you. They’ll be unable to garnish your wages, foreclose on your home, and repossess your belongings. Additionally, the bankruptcy court will assign a trustee for your case.

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