Public Citizen

OCTOBER 29, 2020

A new state survey from the National Consumer Law Center finds that not one jurisdiction’s laws meet basic standards so that debtors can continue to work productively to support themselves and their families. No Fresh Start 2020: Will States Let Debt Collectors Push Families into Poverty in the Wake of a Pandemic?

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Sawin & Shea

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

It is not generally recommended that Debtors take on the task of presenting a bankruptcy case pro se, that is without an attorney. With this automatic stay, your creditors won’t be able to garnish your wages, meaning that you can use your earnings to pay your installment plan. The short answer is “yes.”

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Sawin & Shea

JUNE 7, 2023

If you have a co-signer associated with your debt or if you are a co-signer, you need to be aware of how financial liability works and what happens when the primary debtor declares bankruptcy. For example, a parent or another family member may become a co-signer for a low-credit borrower so that the primary debtor can obtain a desirable loan.

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 20, 2024

If you’re worried about garnishments, foreclosures , lawsuits, repossessions , or other consequences of your debt, connect with an experienced bankruptcy lawyer at Sawin & Shea as soon as possible. They typically answer questions from a debtor about back taxes, filing annual tax returns, and tax penalties they may owe.

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Sawin & Shea

JUNE 21, 2023

When filing for Chapter 13, debtors don’t immediately discharge their debts. They may suspect that the debtor committed fraud or tried to deceive the court or their creditors in another way. Courts can punish this behavior by dismissing a case with prejudice, making it harder for the debtor to refile.

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Sawin & Shea

MAY 26, 2021

This means a foreclosure, repossession, garnishment, or other action can continue against your spouse even after you’re freed of it through bankruptcy – but only if their name is on the debt. If you opt for Chapter 13, an automatic co-debtor stay prevents creditors from hassling either you or your spouse about shared debts.

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PBWT

JANUARY 19, 2021

In 2019, we began following a Circuit split regarding a secured creditor’s obligation to return collateral that it lawfully repossessed pre-petition after receiving notice of a debtor’s bankruptcy filing. ” [ii] In December, the Supreme Court granted certiorari and on Thursday adopted the minority view. [i]

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Burr Forman

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The new bill issued a moratorium on evictions, foreclosures, and repossessions, which expired on June 30, 2020. On April 23, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-57-20 exempting stimulus payments and other COVID-19-related government financial assistance from attachment, levy, execution, or garnishment.

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Sawin & Shea

JULY 12, 2023

They’ll be unable to garnish your wages, foreclose on your home, and repossess your belongings. Unlike Chapter 7, Chapter 13 bankruptcy requires debtors to repay some or all of their debts through a repayment plan. You’ll even have protection from collection calls and other forms of aggressive communication.

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 25, 2022

To enforce secured debts, your creditors may repossess your car or other vehicles, they may foreclose on your mortgage, or levy against other property you have either pledged as collateral or that is subject to an involuntary lien. Instead, when a debtor fails to pay, the lender must first file a lawsuit in order to collect what is owed.

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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. What Can’t Bankruptcy Do?

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 7, 2023

When you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the Court will place an automatic stay upon filing, which stops creditors from collecting payments, garnishing wages, or repossessing property. Most debtors cannot keep their credit cards when they file for Chapter 7. What Are Your Bankruptcy Lawyer Fees?

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Debt Free Colorado

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Chapter 7 bankruptcy is appropriate for unsecured debtors. Complete protection from creditors – This includes wage garnishment and debt collection. Occasionally, creditors may refuse to repossess little goods due to the expense of picking them up. Disadvantages of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. The Majority of Unsecured Debts.

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Collection Industry News

JULY 20, 2020

Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has sponsored legislation that prevents debt collectors from engaging in a variety of practices, such as disconnecting utility services or garnishing wages, until 120 days after a major disaster or emergency such as the current coronavirus crisis. All of this has the industry deeply concerned.

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