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Sawin & Shea
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
An automatic stay is an injunction prohibiting creditors from collecting debts. If you’re in an emergency situation such as wage garnishment, eviction, or pending repossession filing an emergency bankruptcy may be right for you. The Debtor(s) need to complete the required credit counseling session.
Collection Industry News
OCTOBER 6, 2020
It was a great time to be a debt collector. In August, Encore Capital, the largest debt buyer in the country, announced that it had doubled its previous record for earnings in a quarter. The company is currently not seeking new orders to seize debtors’ wages or bank account funds, she said.
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Sawin & Shea
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
In the case of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy , the court appoints a trustee who is in charge of selling off (liquidating) a debtor’s non-exempt assets. If a debtor has assets that are not protected under those statutes, the trustee can liquidate those items and use the proceeds to pay creditors back something.
Sawin & Shea
AUGUST 24, 2020
Bankruptcy will wipe out credit card debt, medical bills, and personal loans, but will not eliminate primary obligation debt; things like student loans, child and spousal support, and newer tax debt. Bankruptcy can also stop or delay a home or mortgage foreclosure, stop collection actions, stop garnishments and lawsuits.
Burr Forman
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Financial institutions, servicers, lenders, and debt collectors must stay up-to-date on evolving federal and state laws stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, as such laws impact all facets of consumer loan servicing and debt collection. On August 31, 2020, the state legislature enacted the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020.
Debt Free Colorado
MARCH 3, 2023
This type of bankruptcy enables the debtor to combine their debts, reach an agreement on a lower overall number and submit to a three-to-five-year plan for debt repayment. A case may be changed from a Chapter 13 filing to a Chapter 7 liquidation if the debtor doesn’t make payments on time.
Collections Law
APRIL 1, 2020
Collecting debts from debtors having assets in Massachusetts while you are in another state or a different country used to be difficult, even if you had a judgment against them. If you are in another state or country and have obtained a judgment against a Massachusetts debtor, or if your debtor has assets in Massachusetts, we can help.
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