Sawin & Shea

DECEMBER 21, 2023

It stops: Debt collection efforts Foreclosures Wage garnishments Civil lawsuits Utility shutoffs Most other creditor actions to collect pre-bankruptcy debts The stay helps facilitate the goals of bankruptcy by preventing creditor collection efforts and allowing time for orderly debt restructuring or liquidation.

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Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

They may use collection agencies , or they may sue you (asking the court to garnish wages, take an asset, or put a lien on your home). One of the benefits of declaring bankruptcy is that debt collectors cannot try to collect on debts that were discharged in bankruptcy.

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 11, 2024

There are some key differences between these two types of bankruptcy.

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Debt Free Colorado

MARCH 3, 2023

For instance, it may permit the restructuring of debts due to “secured” creditors, or creditors who have an interest in assets like a mortgage or a car loan, but it typically won’t abolish those debts. Are you at risk of falling into foreclosure, being evicted, or having your utilities cut off?

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Debt Free Colorado

DECEMBER 9, 2021

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. . Chapter 7 will not assist you if your primary source of debt is a mortgage, auto loan, or other kinds of debt.

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