Unsecured Debt Related Topics 
Sawin & Shea
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Declaring bankruptcy will discharge most types of debt but not others. Before you declare bankruptcy, it’s crucial to understand how the law treats the concept of secured vs unsecured debt. It matters because not all debts are equal in the eyes of the law. Secured vs Unsecured Debt: What’s the Difference?
Sawin & Shea
JANUARY 25, 2022
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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Account Recovery
JUNE 7, 2022
Researchers have identified a connection between the amount of unsecured debt being carried by older Americans and an increased variety of health problems, including being more likely to be diagnosed with cancer or heart disease and even an impaired ability to handle regular activities like bathing a dressing, according to a published report.
Sawin & Shea
JANUARY 18, 2023
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?
Sawin & Shea
MARCH 9, 2022
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.
Roths Child Law
AUGUST 14, 2023
Although discharging your student loans through bankruptcy is typically not an option, you may still be able to discharge credit card debt, medical expenses, late utility bills and other unsecured debts. Chapter 7 bankruptcy may wipe away most of your unsecured debts in a matter of months.
Sawin & Shea
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Your medical bills are considered “unsecured debts” which means there is no property that can be taken from you under contract as a result of not paying your medical bills — and most unsecured debts, like medical bills, are eligible for bankruptcy. Your combined total secured and unsecured debts are less than $2,750,000.
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