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Sawin & Shea
JANUARY 25, 2022
However, which type of bankruptcy you file will also depend on what kind of debt you have. Secured and unsecured debt is handled differently in Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13. What is Secured Debt? Secured debts are a type of debt backed by an asset that is used as collateral. Examples of Secured Debts.
Sawin & Shea
OCTOBER 11, 2023
In broad terms, bankruptcy law differentiates between consumer-related debt as well as secured vs. unsecured debt. If a debt is secured, it means it is backed up by collateral property. If a debt is unsecured, no collateral is put up as a guarantee to pay.
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Sawin & Shea
MARCH 9, 2022
Firstly, you need to understand the difference between unsecured and secured debts. Unsecured debts refer to debts that don’t have collateral. Secured debts refer to debts with collateral, like house payments and car payments. Will Bankruptcy Eliminate All of My Debts?
Sawin & Shea
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Consumer debt refers to an individual, family, or household’s debts incurred through personal spending and expenses. If your debts have to do with personal or family spending rather than business expenses, penalties, and taxes, they are likely consumer debts. Are Student Loans Consumer or Non-Consumer Debts?
Sawin & Shea
AUGUST 9, 2023
You aren’t allowed to pick and choose which debt you want the bankruptcy to apply to. Briefly, unsecured debts are not backed by any collateral and include things like credit card balances and unpaid medical bills. Creditors cannot reclaim any of your property if you default on a loan. What other debts do I owe?
Sawin & Shea
JANUARY 18, 2023
Chapter 7 is the most common form of bankruptcy for individuals and families, and it allows you to discharge many of your unsecured debts within only a few months. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a form of personal bankruptcy that liquidates filers’ assets to discharge qualifying unsecured debts. What is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Sawin & Shea
APRIL 17, 2024
Common types of dischargeable debt include: Credit card debt Medical debt Judgements Utility bills Back rent Personal loans Repossession balances While Chapter 13 helps you repay certain debts and discharge remaining balances, not all forms of debt are dischargeable.
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