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What Assets Do You Lose in Chapter 7?

Sawin & Shea

If you are not, this test determines how much you are required to pay back to your unsecured creditors in a Chapter 13 reorganization. Mortgages and car loans are both considered secured debts because they both have backing collateral. This is a test that determines if you are eligible for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

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Five Burr Attorneys Named to Lawdragon’s 2022 “500 Leading Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers” List

Burr Forman

In his bankruptcy practice, Eric focuses on representing creditors, including financial institutions, special servicers, private equity groups, and other non-traditional lenders as well as other secured and unsecured creditors in state and federal court litigation, chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, and in out-of-court workouts and resolutions.

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Does Chapter 13 Wipe All of Your Credit?

Sawin & Shea

We have years of experience assisting Indiana residents with the bankruptcy process, and we offer FREE consultations. The reason why creditors prefer you file Chapter 13 is because Chapter 7 bankruptcy discharges unsecured debts after the trustee liquidates nonexempt assets. What Is a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Filing?

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Bankruptcy Chapter 7 vs 13: Which Is The Best Option?

Debt Free Colorado

Bankruptcy is a challenging, life-altering experience. . Creditors are prohibited from contacting you after your petition is filed. Unsecured debt is debt without collateral. For instance, if you did not agree to the creditor seizing the property obtained on credit, the debt is unsecured.

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

BN Lawyers

Low Priority: Unsecured Lenders and other Creditors. Unsecured lenders should generally be willing to defer payments. 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.