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Does Chapter 13 Wipe All of Your Credit?

Sawin & Shea

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 Should You Know About Medical Debts & Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

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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What Assets Do You Lose in Chapter 7?

Sawin & Shea

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.

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

BN Lawyers

Work with Creditors. Most creditors (lenders, suppliers, employees) will be aware of the distress facing the entire service industry. Many creditors will be willing to work with businesses. Creditors face their own pressures. To the extent possible, payments to creditors should be delayed while negotiations are ongoing.

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The Long Road Ahead? Puerto Rico Oversight Board Files Proposed Plan To Restructure The Commonwealth’s Debt And Other Claims

BN Lawyers

Additionally, hundreds of adversary proceedings have been filed, or will be, by various Trustees and Committees charged with pursuing the return of potentially billions of dollars to the Commonwealth for the benefit of creditors. This litigation may carry on for years to come.

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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. Chapter 7 is a disaster when it comes to secured debt. . The means test decides who can seek debt relief.