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

Sawin & Shea

If you’re struggling with debt and considering bankruptcy, speaking with a bankruptcy lawyer can help you determine your best options and give you some clarity on how the process works. At Sawin & Shea, LLC, our Chapter 7 Bankruptcy lawyers have helped clients just like you in the Indianapolis and surrounding areas.

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Can You Reaffirm a Debt in Chapter 13?

Sawin & Shea

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. Entering a reaffirmation agreement is a way that debtors in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy keep collateral attached to secured debt like houses or cars.

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Consumer Debt vs. Non Consumer Debt

Sawin & Shea

When it comes to filing Chapter 13, your consumer and non-consumer debt classifications determine what is and isn’t protected by an automatic stay. An automatic stay prevents creditors and lenders from collecting debt or collateral on protected assets. With consumer debts, co-debtors receive the protection of an automatic stay.

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What Assets Do You Lose in Chapter 7?

Sawin & Shea

Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a great financial solution for those struggling with debt, especially unsecured debts. With Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you as the debtor can discharge most unsecured obligations after liquidating nonexempt assets. For experienced bankruptcy lawyers in Indiana, contact Sawin & Shea, LLC.

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Does Chapter 13 Wipe All of Your Credit?

Sawin & Shea

The reason why creditors prefer you file Chapter 13 is because Chapter 7 bankruptcy discharges unsecured debts after the trustee liquidates nonexempt assets. This means that unsecured creditors, such as credit card companies, won’t receive what the debtor owes.

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10 Common Questions About Bankruptcy

Debt Free Colorado

Find Out the 10 Common Questions About Bankruptcy with Colorado Bankruptcy Lawyers. This type of bankruptcy enables the debtor to combine their debts, reach an agreement on a lower overall number and submit to a three-to-five-year plan for debt repayment. What Should I Consider Before Filing for Bankruptcy?

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SURVIVING FINANCIAL DISTRESS FROM COVID-19 IN THE RESTAURANT, BAR, AND SERVICE INDUSTRY

BN Lawyers

For an unsecured creditor to obtain a recovery, it would need to engage in a months-long legal process to obtain a judgment that could be halted at any point by a chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization. Taking additional debt in that situation just dilutes recovery for creditors and opens management up to potential liability.