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Secured vs Unsecured Debt: Everything You Need to Know

Sawin & Shea

Declaring bankruptcy will discharge most types of debt but not others. Before you declare bankruptcy, it’s crucial to understand how the law treats the concept of secured vs unsecured debt. Chapter 13 involves commitment from the declarer to repay a portion of their debt over a specified period (usually three to five years).

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Why sudden job losses put people at risk of bankruptcy

Roths Child Law

When they can't find a job that offers comparable pay, they may find themselves unable to pay their bills at all in facing foreclosure, repossession or lawsuits from creditors. Even successful professionals typically only have enough money in savings to cover their cost-of-living expenses for a month or two.

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

Debt Free Colorado

Consider your income, assets, creditors, expenditures, and your ability to pass the means test while selecting between Chapter 13 and Chapter 7. Creditors are prohibited from contacting you after your petition is filed. Additionally, not all unsecured debt is dischargeable under Chapter 7. Chapter 13 (Reorganization).

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Debtor Education Course After Filing for Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

Staring down mountains of debt can feel overwhelming. Medical bills, credit cards, payday loans, and struggling businesses – it can seem like the letters and calls from creditors will never stop. Bankruptcy filings for both individuals and businesses are on the rise. There are some key differences between these two types of bankruptcy.

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Can I Keep My Home in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

Upon filing a Chapter 7, you receive automatic court-oredered protection from creditors and aren’t subject to lawsuits, repossessions, or wage garnishments. There is a special unlimited exemption available for married couples holding real estate as tenants by the entirety as long as there is no joint unsecured debt.

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Cosigner Responsibilities: When Is a Cosigner Liable for a Debt?

Sawin & Shea

Cosigner Responsibilities: Bankruptcy and Debt Collection If a primary borrower declares bankruptcy, the co-signer associated with the debt may be responsible to pay back creditors, but this will depend on the type of bankruptcy that the primary debtor filed. Unlike Chapter 7, filing Chapter 13 offers protections for co-signers.

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10 Common Questions About Bankruptcy

Debt Free Colorado

Are there Available Alternatives If You Have a Lot of Debt and don’t Want to File for Bankruptcy? Are My Creditors capable of appealing My Bankruptcy? What Debts are Discharged in Bankruptcy? What Can’t Bankruptcy Do? What Should I Consider Before Filing for Bankruptcy? Lastly, Do I require Legal Counsel to File for Bankruptcy?