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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? Will All of My Debt Get Discharged? Will I Lose My Property When I File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

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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 Divorce: Should I File Before or After?

Sawin & Shea

Because so many struggle financially after divorce, it’s common for individuals to declare bankruptcy before or after their marital dissolution. Here’s what you need to know about bankruptcy and divorce. As we mentioned above, Chapter 13 involves consolidating your existing debts into a realistic three- to five-year repayment plan.

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Secured vs Unsecured Debt: Everything You Need to Know

Sawin & Shea

What’s the Difference Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13? 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.

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What Is the Difference Between Chapter 7, 11, and 13 Bankruptcies?

Credit Corp

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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Mistakes to avoid when filing for personal bankruptcy

Roths Child Law

It is important that you understand how these types of bankruptcies differ. If you are seeking to discharge unsecured debts like medical debts, credit card debts and unsecured loans, then you need to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Bankruptcy can give you a fresh start.

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Debtor Education Course After Filing for Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

(Each type of bankruptcy is named after the chapter of the code that describes it.) There are some key differences between these two types of bankruptcy.