Roths Child Law
AUGUST 14, 2023
Graduates may have received grants and awards to help pay for their education, but many have student loans hanging over their heads. When it comes to repaying credit card companies after graduation along with those student loans, a lot of graduates struggle to repay their debts. One common solution to debt is bankruptcy.
Sawin & Shea
JULY 27, 2022
Primarily, it could result in your debt becoming ineligible for discharge, which is often the whole point of filing for bankruptcy. So in many cases, running your credit card debt up is not worth it. Understanding Credit Card Debt and Bankruptcy. Running Up Credit Card Debt Prior to Bankruptcy.
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Sawin & Shea
JULY 28, 2021
If you file for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in Indiana, you will still be obliged to pay something toward your debts; it’s just that you will be given a payment plan that reduces your unsecured debts based upon your ability to pay, that puts you on a manageable schedule, and that holds your creditors at bay while you work on making achievable payments.
Titan Consulting
AUGUST 23, 2020
If you do not qualify for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy to liquidate your debts, you may be required to pay back a significant portion of your debts under a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, and still suffer the negative impact to your credit score. Chapter 7 liquidates assets and discharges qualified debts. Frequently Asked Questions.
Titan Consulting
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Non-profit and for-profit credit counseling agencies assist with budgeting, set up a debt management plan (DMP), and work with creditors to lower the interest rate on enrolled accounts. To qualify for credit counseling, you must be able to repay the full balance owed plus some interest of the unsecured debt within 60 months.
Sawin & Shea
MARCH 27, 2024
You must complete credit counseling within 180 days of filing your petition, and you’ll need to complete a debtor education course after your Meeting of Creditors. After completing your required courses and undergoing the liquidation process, you’ll be able to discharge certain debts.
Sawin & Shea
APRIL 10, 2024
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. After the meeting, you’ll need to complete an approved financial management course.
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