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How Much Debt is Needed to File for Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

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?

Sawin & Shea

In this blog, you’ll learn about whether you can reaffirm your debt in Ch. Have additional questions regarding bankruptcy or reaffirming secured debts? It basically serves as a legally binding promise that the person filing for bankruptcy will resume making payments in full and on time to the creditor.

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Secured vs Unsecured Debt: Everything You Need to Know

Sawin & Shea

One of the benefits of declaring bankruptcy is that debt collectors cannot try to collect on debts that were discharged in bankruptcy. Secured Debt Secured debt would include things like: House mortgages Car/vehicle loans Some taxes Loans for furniture/appliances/large electronics Which type of debt is most often secured?

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What is the Difference Between Secured and Unsecured Debt?

Sawin & Shea

If you are struggling with debt and are behind on payments, it’s important to understand what kind of debt you have and how it will be handled should you miss too many payments. 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.

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How Long Will Chapter 13 Delay Foreclosure?

Sawin & Shea

This is especially the case if you’re behind on your mortgage payments. 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. A secured debt means that the borrower has collateral on the debt, such as a car lease.

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2 types of debt that are included in bankruptcy

Roths Child Law

This gives you the chance to take care of your debts and start fresh. If you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, your non-exempt debts are liquidated so creditors can receive some payment for your accounts. How does the court divide debts? The court will divide debts into two categories – unsecured and secured.

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How to Survive the Holidays During Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

When filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, your home’s mortgage payments will be restructured into your repayment plan, and creditors will not be able to repossess your home or take legal action against you thanks to the bankruptcy automatic stay. With Chapter 7 bankruptcy , you reaffirm your secured debts while discharging unsecured debts.