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

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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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Consumer Debt vs. Non Consumer Debt

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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? With consumer debts, co-debtors receive the protection of an automatic stay.

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Can You Use a Bankruptcy to Stop a Foreclosure?

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Unlike Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 13 does not require the filer to liquidate all their assets (including their home) to pay off creditors. In most cases, Chapter 7 bankruptcy allows the debtor to postpone a foreclosure sale, but does not stop the process permanently. What to Do to Stop Foreclosure? Chapter 13 is a different animal.

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Can You Reaffirm a Debt in Chapter 13?

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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. It basically serves as a legally binding promise that the person filing for bankruptcy will resume making payments in full and on time to the creditor.

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What Should You Know About Medical Debts & Bankruptcy?

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However, while bankruptcy can help, it’s important to understand how the process works, especially concerning your medical debt. At Sawin & Shea, our team of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyers is here to help. Medical debts are also considered a necessity, which means they are protected under the “necessity” doctrine.

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Does Chapter 13 Wipe All of Your Credit?

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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.

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What Assets Do You Lose in Chapter 7?

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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.