Sawin & Shea

APRIL 17, 2024

In this blog, we’ll discuss how Chapter 13 usually affects credit scores, and we’ll give you actionable tips to begin rebuilding your credit. If you have additional questions regarding Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 bankruptcy, contact the attorneys at Sawin & Shea, LLC.

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 13, 2024

A reaffirmation agreement is a document that re-obligates a debtor to repay a particular debt, such as a car loan, mortgage, or other loan type. It basically serves as a legally binding promise that the person filing for bankruptcy will resume making payments in full and on time to the creditor.

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Sawin & Shea

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

While both are good options to stop foreclosure (or postpone), in this blog we’ll focus on Chapter 13. Unlike Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 13 does not require the filer to liquidate all their assets (including their home) to pay off creditors. Chapter 13 is a different animal.

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 23, 2023

Before you decide if bankruptcy is the best option for you, it’s important to understand the two different types of bankruptcy that are available to individuals: Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Most Debtors, however keep everything they have. Where Do I Go From Here?

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 2, 2023

Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy centers on liquidating assets, while Chapter 13 bankruptcy focuses on reorganization. Unsecured debt includes things like credit card debt, medical debt, and personal loans. While it’s perfectly legal to file for bankruptcy on a ‘pro se’ (i.e.,

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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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Roths Child Law

JANUARY 13, 2022

The pandemic left many Americans unemployed and without the means to pay off their debts. However, you can get rid of the financial and emotional pressure of being a debtor by filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. With Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you’ll be able to repay your debts within 3 to 5 years.

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Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Simply put, yes, you can file bankruptcy on your medical bills. Your medical bills are considered “unsecured debts” which means there is no property that can be taken from you under contract as a result of not paying your medical bills — and most unsecured debts, like medical bills, are eligible for bankruptcy.

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Credit Corp

MAY 3, 2023

However, we’ve provided some basic answers below to the question, “What is the difference between Chapter 7, 11, and 13 when it comes to bankruptcy?” In This Piece Understand the Types of Bankruptcy How Do You Know Which Bankruptcy Type is Right for You? What Is Chapter 11 Bankruptcy?

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 12, 2022

Debt elimination is typically one of the primary reasons a debtor will pursue bankruptcy. While filing for bankruptcy is often the best course of action if you are overwhelmed by debt and struggling to stay afloat, it’s important to understand what debts can and cannot be discharged in bankruptcy.

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Sawin & Shea

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Though it can be a scary and stressful process, the benefits of filing for bankruptcy tend to outweigh the detriments. Though it can negatively impact your credit score, many debtors find that dealing with a bad credit score for a few years is better than constantly being weighed down by debt and harassed by creditors.

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Sawin & Shea

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Though it can be a scary and stressful process, the benefits of filing for bankruptcy tend to outweigh the detriments. Though it can negatively impact your credit score, many debtors find that dealing with a bad credit score for a few years is better than constantly being weighed down by debt and harassed by creditors.

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ABI

JANUARY 13, 2022

American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff. . In In re Marlena Joy Pizzo , the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina held that a debtor may voluntarily contribute to her retirement plan while paying creditors under a bankruptcy plan. [1] 6] The court referred to 11 U.S.C.

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Titan Consulting

AUGUST 23, 2020

You must qualify to file for bankruptcy, and your income must meet an income means test. If you do not qualify for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy to liquidate your debts, you may be required to pay back a significant portion of your debts under a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, and still suffer the negative impact to your credit score.

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Sawin & Shea

JULY 12, 2023

What Happens If You File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? Chapter 7 is generally what people thing about when they think about bankruptcy, but this method isn’t right for everyone. That’s why Chapter 7 is commonly known as “liquidation bankruptcy.” What Happens If You File Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 27, 2024

In this blog, we take a close look at ways Chapter 7 bankruptcy affects future or current employment. If you have additional questions, we encourage you to read our online articles about filing bankruptcy. What Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? Chapter 7 is often referred to as liquidation bankruptcy.

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Sawin & Shea

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

There are a lot of reasons why a Chapter 13 might be the best choice for a person. However, many people who file for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy do so either because they don’t qualify for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy or because they want to keep their house from being foreclosed upon and their car from being repossessed.

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Sawin & Shea

JULY 27, 2022

Debtors who run their credit card balances up before they file for bankruptcy could suffer consequences. Primarily, it could result in your debt becoming ineligible for discharge, which is often the whole point of filing for bankruptcy. So in many cases, running your credit card debt up is not worth it.

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Debt Free Colorado

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Is My Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Fund Safe in Bankruptcy? In both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies, IRA plans are generally afforded some level of protection , but the specifics can vary. Colorado allows debtors to exempt their 401(k) plans.

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Sawin & Shea

APRIL 12, 2023

Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy is centered on liquidating assets while filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy focuses on reorganization. Chapter 7 looks at assets that you owned at the time you filed. Unsecured debt includes things like credit card debt, medical debt, and personal loans.

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Debt Free Colorado

MARCH 3, 2023

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.

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Roths Child Law

JANUARY 15, 2021

When a consumer in Tennessee has more debt than they can manage, bankruptcy may be the solution. Consumers commonly choose Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which allows them to erase certain debts, but filing for bankruptcy can impact credit scores. Chapter 7 bankruptcy and credit scores.

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Debt Free Colorado

DECEMBER 9, 2021

You should get legal assistance from a knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney in Denver. The United States Bankruptcy Code governs both chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy. Chapter 7 (Liquidation). Advantages of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Disadvantages of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.

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Debt RR

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Businesses restructuring debt typically do so because they’re having trouble meeting obligations, and it goes both ways. Many businesses are both debtors and creditors. That’s why it behooves everyone to understand debt restructuring. How Businesses Restructure Debt. The question is who?

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Sawin & Shea

DECEMBER 7, 2022

This includes credit card debt, so try to avoid racking up a substantial balance this season. Those who are about to file for bankruptcy should also avoid accumulating substantial debt. Many debtors make the mistake of racking up more debt before filing because they figure that they’ll be able to discharge it.

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Roths Child Law

JUNE 17, 2021

Debtors with multiple delinquent accounts don't often have the luxury of negotiating balances. Situations such as these may call for debtors to file bankruptcy. You'll need to pass the means test to qualify to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy. How else to tell when you need to file bankruptcy.

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Roths Child Law

JUNE 17, 2021

Debtors with multiple delinquent accounts don't often have the luxury of negotiating balances. Situations such as these may call for debtors to file bankruptcy. You'll need to pass the means test to qualify to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy. How else to tell when you need to file bankruptcy.

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Collection Industry News

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Pre-COVID-19, consumers were required to appear in person for section 341 meetings where they were examined under oath by bankruptcy trustees and creditors. Under the CBRA, consumer debtors will still be examined at 341 meetings, but those meetings can be conducted remotely. Debtors’ Attorneys Paid over Time.

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