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Sawin & Shea
MARCH 7, 2023
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.
Sawin & Shea
AUGUST 9, 2023
Credit card debt is a huge reason people end up filing for bankruptcy. The incredibly high interest rates alone plus the ease of procuring cards contribute to what can be a vicious cycle of maxing out limits, paying only minimums, and applying for more cards. Can I Declare Bankruptcy for Credit Card Debt?
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Sawin & Shea
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
They can assist you through the bankruptcy process and can keep creditors from unlawfully harassing you. In order to understand the bankruptcy process, here’s what you need to know about consumer debt and non-consumer debt. What is Consumer Debt? What is Consumer Debt? What Does “Primarily” Consumer Debt Mean?
Sawin & Shea
APRIL 17, 2024
The court will then order a bankruptcy stay — also called an automatic stay — that prohibits creditors and lenders from collecting what you owe. This plan states that you’re committed to paying back something to creditors in monthly installments, and you detail the minimum amount you’ll pay as well as the duration of the plan.
Sawin & Shea
AUGUST 2, 2023
Some people may be overwhelmed with credit card debt, especially those who spend more than 20% of their annual net income on credit card bills, have maxed out limits on several cards, and/or can only afford to pay the minimum on credit card bills. When Should I Contact an Attorney?
Sawin & Shea
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Unlike Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 13 does not require the filer to liquidate all their assets (including their home) to pay off creditors. In other words, a Chapter 13 Plan can reorganize debts in ways that can help struggling homeowners get back on track with their mortgage payments, curing arrearages and making ongoing monthly payments.
Sawin & Shea
APRIL 12, 2023
In most cases, Chapter 7 rules protect assets that are classified as exempt at the time you file versus unsecured debt which is not protected. Unsecured debt includes things like credit card debt, medical debt, and personal loans. Chapter 7 looks at assets that you owned at the time you filed.
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