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What is the Difference Between Secured and Unsecured Debt?

Sawin & Shea

While bankruptcy itself can also be scary, it is often the best option if you have too much debt to get a handle on your financial situation. 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.

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CFPB Finds Civil Judgements Are Not Evenly Distributed

Troutman Sanders

Noting a rise in credit card delinquencies, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) released a new blog post analyzing civil judgments, the final recourse for creditors to collect on unsecured debt. According to the CFPB, civil judgments are “”both common and unevenly distributed.””

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Who Can Declare Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

Chapter 7 is the most common form of bankruptcy for individuals and families, and it allows you to discharge many of your unsecured debts within only a few months. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a form of personal bankruptcy that liquidates filers’ assets to discharge qualifying unsecured debts. What is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

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How are Medical Bills Treated in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

Filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 will wipe out (discharge) your medical debt along with other unsecured debt, but you must have low enough income to pass the means test in order to qualify for it. These are categorized as priority unsecured debts. #7. We are here to help.

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How Long Will Chapter 13 Delay Foreclosure?

Sawin & Shea

Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidates your assets in order to discharge unsecured debts, such as medical bills and credit card debt. If you’re eligible to file under Chapter 7 and only have unsecured debts, this may be your best course of action. Can I Stop Foreclosure with Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

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Why sudden job losses put people at risk of bankruptcy

Roths Child Law

They can temporarily delay foreclosure and repossession with an automatic stay and prevent creditor lawsuits from leading to a judgment that might result in wage garnishment later. How bankruptcy helps For professionals trying to regain financial control after losing their jobs, bankruptcy can be a powerful form of help.

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Will your cancer remission lead to aggressive medical collections?

Roths Child Law

They also won't care about the practical consequences of getting a lien against your house or a judgment awarding them a garnishment of your future income. It allows you to temporarily halt pending lawsuits and potentially discharge unsecured debt, like your medical bills.