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The Basic Difference Between Chapter 7 And Chapter 13

Call: 888-297-6203 There are two types of bankruptcy, and it is managed at the federal level, so the principles of it are the same everywhere except California. Chapter 7? In chapter 7 bankruptcy, the process called liquidation is followed, here you sell your assets to a trustee who in turn sells them to settle your debt. Most of your debts can be settled here except, some like student loans, alimony, etc. most dischargeable debts are emitted but first you have to pass the means test. There are 2 ways to take the test, Form 122A-1: Chapter 7 Statement of [...]

2023-04-19T12:12:35+00:00
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Consumer Bankruptcy – All That You Need To Know!

Call: 888-297-6203 Bankruptcy is a legal action that helps a person or business to get a new secured financial future if he/she cannot pay his/her bills and loans. It has to be filed in federal court and by a bankruptcy attorney. The two types of bankruptcy under which one can file are discussed below in brief. Chapter 7 bankruptcy – It is also known as straight bankruptcy. Here, all your dischargeable debts are discharged against your non-exempt property. Exempt properties are those that are necessary to start a new life. Almost all your assets come under exempt properties [...]

2023-04-19T12:04:10+00:00
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Removal And “Cramming Down“Of Liens In Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 Reduction of the amount of the lien to the market value is known as ‘cramming down’. Here, if the mortgage balance is larger than the property value then the mortgage balance will be reduced to the property value. It is done in chapter 11 on properties that do not come under the exempt property that is it should not be a primary residence. Mortgage, Home Equity Line of Credit, Homeowners’ Association, and judgment comes under liens that can be crammed down. You can remove fully unsecured liens in rental properties in chapter 11 and you can [...]

2023-03-30T13:27:34+00:00
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What Happens To Divorce-Related Debts In Bankruptcy?

Call: 888-297-6203 If you are going through financial troubles and have debts due to divorce, it is important to find out which of them can be discharged. Since the way debts are discharged in different bankruptcy chapters varies, it is important to determine how marital obligations will be discharged before choosing the bankruptcy chapter. On average, 50% of all marriages end in divorce. The financial impact of divorce, along with loss of employment, and medical debts, often leads to bankruptcy. However, unlike general unsecured debts, debts generated due to divorce proceedings are treated differently. While bankruptcy filing is [...]

2023-04-19T11:42:03+00:00
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Is Filing A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy A Good Option To Stop A Tax Foreclosure?

Call: 888-297-6203 Sometimes our property taxes are due, and though we may not take it as a very big issue, they can put us and our family at risk of Foreclosure by the City's Tax Collector. Even though failing on your property taxes can be paid back later, if and so it happens, still, the State and Local Tax Authorities make the process very lengthy, complicated, and expensive. Though not a very big deal at times becomes a big one later on. So why fall into it? Know these, so that you don't face an issue later. 1) [...]

2023-04-19T12:11:56+00:00
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Is Bankruptcy An Option For A Student Loan?

Call: 888-297-6203 Though difficult to discharge student loans, showing that the payment of debt will make it difficult for you and your family will help a lot. There are bankruptcy options for people with student loans. 1) Bruner Test The most common test used by courts to evaluate whether a particular student is facing undue hardship is Bruner Test. Though in recent times, the courts are looking for other options, by far the most used measure is the Bruner Test. This test requires : a) The debtor to show that neither they nor their family can survive the [...]

2023-04-19T11:53:45+00:00
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Can Bankruptcy Help Retrieve A Judgment Creditor’s Funds Levied From My Bank Account?

Call: 888-297-6203 A judgment creditor can cause funds from your checking account to be levied. However, timely action can reverse this. Usually, people come to know of having their checking accounts seized when they receive a notice from the bank. If you wish to recover this, you need to know the process that had taken place. In most cases, bank levies occur only after the creditors have obtained judgment for the money owed to them. However, most of these judgments are obtained by default, usually based on false claims of sending summons and complaints. Unfortunately, the debtors have [...]

2022-04-05T05:55:15+00:00
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The Affect Of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy On Your Car

Call: 888-297-6203 1) If Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is filed, can I keep my car, or do I have to give it off? When filing for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, you can keep all of your assets, including the nonexempt ones. A repayment plan is a set-up, and money is paid to the Chapter 13 trustee. Also, none of your property is sold off to pay back the creditors. Through the repayment plan, even if you have nonexempt equity on your car, you will have to pay your creditors (especially unsecured ones) an amount equal to your non-exempt equity. 2) [...]

2023-04-19T11:38:24+00:00
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What Are Chapter 7 And Chapter 13? What Is The Difference?

Call: 888-297-6203 In this article, you will know what kinds of debts can be discharged under each and who is eligible for chapter 7 and who is eligible for chapter 13. Chapter 7? Chapter 7 bankruptcy is also called “ straight bankruptcy”. Here all your dischargeable debts are discharged, you just have to keep a list of debts you owe to each company and the list of your assets. There are assets called exempt property which include home, car, and anything essential to start a new life but here also there is a limit to the value of [...]

2022-04-05T07:34:11+00:00
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Does The Co-Signer Have To Pay The Debt If You Cannot Pay For It?

Call: 888-297-6203 Usually, when you sign a loan, the lender requires a co-signer. This is to ensure that if you cannot pay the loan, the co-signer will pay it on your behalf. More often than not, it happens if you do not have a supporting credit history and the lender cannot rely on you to repay the debt. If you fail to make the payments, the lender has the freedom to go after the co-signer to recover the money owed to them. When you file for bankruptcy, the automatic stay prevents the creditors to collect money from you. [...]

2023-04-19T11:33:59+00:00
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