Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 11, 2024

Since 2005, a debtor education course from an approved provider is mandatory for anyone who files for bankruptcy. Debtor education classes provide customized guidance based on your unique circumstances. Since then, bankruptcy filers have been required to take both a bankruptcy credit counseling course and a debtor education course.

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Sawin & Shea

DECEMBER 21, 2023

For debtors, the automatic stay provides critical breathing room to address financial issues under bankruptcy court protection. It is one of the fundamental debtor protections under the Automatic Stay in the Bankruptcy Code. Within 30 days of filing bankruptcy, a debtor must file a Statement of Intent regarding secured property.

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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.

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 25, 2022

However, which type of bankruptcy you file will also depend on what kind of debt you have. Secured and unsecured debt is handled differently in Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13. What is Secured Debt? Secured debts are a type of debt backed by an asset that is used as collateral. What is Unsecured Debt?

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 7, 2023

Chapter 7 bankruptcy, also known as liquidation or straight bankruptcy, can help those having financial difficulties clear away various types of debts. 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.

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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.

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Debt Free Colorado

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Chapter 7 bankruptcy is appropriate for unsecured debtors. If you have a large amount of credit card debt or high medical costs that you can’t pay, Chapter 7 may allow you to start again. Chapter 7 is a disaster when it comes to secured debt. . While debt is not eliminated , it is significantly reduced.

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