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Basics Of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 Bankruptcy filers often are confused regarding which bankruptcy chapter is the best. While chapter 7 offers to get rid of all possible debts without paying for anything, other options are available. Businesses (sole proprietorship, corporations, or partnerships) who wish to stay operational and avoid liquidation can file under bankruptcy Chapter 11. Sole proprietors also have the option of filing under chapter 13 bankruptcy. Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows individuals and sole proprietors to protect their property from foreclosure by catching up on past due payments through the repayment plan. You can also keep any non-exempt property if [...]

2023-05-05T07:06:06+00:00

What To Expect When Hiring A Bankruptcy Attorney?

Call: 888-297-6203 Filing for bankruptcy is a very complicated process and more complicated than that is finding an experienced attorney who can handle your case smoothly. You might already have an attorney handling your business or family matters, but for bankruptcy cases, it is important to hire an attorney who specializes in bankruptcy-related matters. Why is it important to hire an attorney? Though it is not a necessity to hire a lawyer for filing bankruptcy, but getting expert knowledge in a complicated matter never hurts. Though it is quite difficult to chalk out funds during a financial crisis [...]

2023-06-05T12:26:02+00:00

Everything You Wanted To Know About Bankruptcy Debt Discharge

Call: 888-297-6203 Before filing for bankruptcy, it is important to learn a few things about it. Individuals filing for bankruptcy get a discharge order which removes their personal liability for certain debts. Once a debt is discharged, the creditor cannot indulge in collection actions for the same. However, if the debt is secured by a lien, the creditor can recover the property secured by it. Unfortunately, not all debts are discharged in bankruptcy. The discharge timing depends on the chapter of bankruptcy. Usually, in the case of chapter 7, the discharge is granted around 3-6 months of petition [...]

2023-06-27T06:06:46+00:00

What Is Chapter 7 Debt Discharge?

Call: 888-297-6203 In chapters 7, 11, 12, and chapters 13 of the US bankruptcy code, some or all of your debts are discharged, that is you will not be liable to pay it back and the creditors you owe like the credit card company or hospitals will not be able to take collection actions against you. You are no longer liable for the debt as it is permanently discharged by the bankruptcy court. How does the court discharge your debt of not taking your money?  They give you debt relief in turn for your non-exempt properties. Chapter 7 [...]

2023-03-30T11:44:19+00:00

Exempt And Non-Exempt Properties In Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case

Call: 888-297-6203 People file for bankruptcy for getting protection against their creditors. And the federal law has made a bankruptcy code and Bankruptcy court to handle all the cases. When you apply for bankruptcy it is known that some of your assets will go under Bankruptcy estate that will be handled by a bankruptcy trustee appointed to your case. He or she will sell the bankruptcy estate and distribute the money from it to your creditors to settle your debts, the rest unpaid debts will be discharged thereafter. In chapter 7 liquidation Bankruptcy case all of your property [...]

2023-06-05T12:22:50+00:00

What Is Cash Collateral In Bankruptcy?

Call: 888-297-6203 In business bankruptcy, cash collateral is a frequently used term. According to lawyers of Dallas based law firm, collateral is a property against which you get a loan. Thus, the lender has a lien on the property. Examples of collateral include house which secures the mortgage, car that secures the vehicle loan, and jewelry that secures loan received from the pawnbroker. In case of a secured loan, when you pay back the amount owed, the lender releases the lien on the property. However, if you default on it, the lender can take the property and sell [...]

2023-04-21T12:09:50+00:00

Understanding Different Aspects Of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 If you are contemplating filing for bankruptcy, there are certain elements of chapter 7 that you should know about. Understanding these terms becomes helpful if you choose to file for bankruptcy. The bankruptcy trustee and their role After a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition is filed, the bankruptcy court appoints an impartial case trustee to administer the case. Their role is to examine your assets and help in the liquidation of your non-exempt property. Your property is liquidated if it is free, does not have any liens attached to it, and is worth more than the security [...]

2023-05-30T13:21:56+00:00

Is Medical Debt Dischargeable In A Bankruptcy Case?

Call: 888-297-6203 Medical debts are dischargeable when it comes to a bankruptcy case. In chapter 7 all of your medical and credit card debt is discharged and in chapter 13 most of your medical debts are discharged and the rest of the amount you will have to repay is the plan made. Filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy for medical debt. When it comes to chapter 7 all medical debts are dischargeable and it has no limits, as there is no repayment plan set to repay some of the debts. But you will need to pass the chapter 7 [...]

2023-05-29T13:27:09+00:00

All You Need To Know About Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Rules

Call: 888-297-6203 When you file for bankruptcy, the common chapters under which you can file are chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Chapter 7, also known as liquidation bankruptcy, helps you to discharge and erase most of the debts, while chapter 13 which is also known as the repayment plan, helps to organize all your dents into a systematic repayment plan without selling off any assets. How to qualify for Chapter 7 Depending on the state that you reside in or file for bankruptcy, the rules for qualification may vary slightly. To qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, your income [...]

2023-05-30T13:20:54+00:00

All You Need To Know About Bankruptcy Courts In The United States

Call: 888-297-6203 When you file for bankruptcy, all matters will be passed through the bankruptcy court. Therefore it is important that you find out about your local bankruptcy court to make the process simplified. How to find your bankruptcy court? The best option is to consult your bankruptcy attorney to guide you to your local court. However, you can also check the bankruptcy court website, wherein they list all counties, districts, and states. So, you can look through the maps to identify your county and in turn your local bankruptcy court. To file for an appeal, you will [...]

2023-05-29T13:20:38+00:00
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