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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. In this blog, we discuss what assets and property a debtor may lose in Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

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10 Common Questions About Bankruptcy

Debt Free Colorado

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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Should You File for Bankruptcy if a Strong Economy is Just Around the Corner

Titan Consulting

When government assistance is not providing enough income to cover job losses, should you file for bankruptcy or hold out for the economic recovery? Chapter 7 liquidates assets and discharges qualified debts. The process takes less than a year and can eliminate the balance on most unsecured debts. The Bankruptcy Option.

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

Debt Free Colorado

The United States Bankruptcy Code governs both chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy. 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. Collateral guarantees debt repayment.