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How Much Debt is Needed to File for Bankruptcy?

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Firstly, you need to understand the difference between unsecured and secured debts. Unsecured debts refer to debts that don’t have collateral. Some examples of unsecured debts include, but are not limited to, repossessions deficiencies, old lease balances, medical bills, cash advance loans, and credit card debts.

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Can You Reaffirm a Debt in Chapter 13?

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In this blog, you’ll learn about whether you can reaffirm your debt in Ch. Have additional questions regarding bankruptcy or reaffirming secured debts? Entering a reaffirmation agreement is a way that debtors in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy keep collateral attached to secured debt like houses or cars.

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How Long Will Chapter 13 Delay Foreclosure?

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We suggest contacting a Chapter 13 bankruptcy attorney today to untangle the complexities of filing and answer all of your Chapter 13 bankruptcy foreclosure questions. The reason why this option is appealing is that it combines both unsecured and secured debts, such as a home loan, into a single repayment plan.

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How to Survive the Holidays During Bankruptcy

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With Chapter 7 bankruptcy , you reaffirm your secured debts while discharging unsecured debts. Secured debts refer to debts with collateral, such as a home or car. Contact an Indiana Bankruptcy Attorney. For seasoned bankruptcy attorneys in Indiana, contact Sawin & Shea, LLC.

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What is the Difference Between Secured and Unsecured Debt?

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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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What Happens to My Personal Loan After Bankruptcy?

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With secured personal loans, you need to pay a required amount either through the plan or during the plan. You can also surrender the loan’s collateral in order to discharge the debt. But, fortunately, people that are behind on secured debts can use Chapter 13 to return to good standing on secured debts.

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Discharge in Bankruptcy – Bankruptcy Basics

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In Chapter 7 Bankruptcy , (sometimes misleadingly described as liquidation bankruptcy), certain debts are discharged within 3-4 months. This will immediately stop your creditors from being able to contact you to demand payment. Under Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, you have time and a plan in which to repay your debts.