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Pros And Cons Of Declaring Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 Filing bankruptcy can come with a bunch of pros and cons with it. It is essential to understand whether those pros and cons make sense to a particular filer. By carefully viewing and understanding the pros and cons, one can make a wiser decision about whether to opt for bankruptcy or not. Find more such bankruptcy-related facts on https://recoverylawgroup.com/bankruptcy/. What are the advantages of filing for bankruptcy? The advantages of filing bankruptcy can be listed as follows- Instant relief from the debt retrieving procedures Often when you are lagging the payments, the lenders start to foreclose [...]

2023-03-16T10:44:17+00:00
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy – Encyclopedia

Call: 888-297-6203 Chapter 13 is a bankruptcy form that is not so popular but is a good alternative for many. People with consistent income can consider this bankruptcy chapter to safeguard their assets and payout as much debt as possible. Chapter 13 allows for a repayment plan with restructured debt and much more practical EMIs. There might be a discharge however it is almost negligible compared to the one in Chapter 7. The tenure for the repayment can be 3-5 years. The emphasis in chapter 13 is to calculate the net disposable household income and utilize the same [...]

2023-06-26T07:25:55+00:00
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Chapter 11 vs Chapter 13

Call: 888-297-6203 Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 are two very similar bankruptcy chapters. The major difference between the two chapters is that Chapter 13 is exclusively for individuals while Chapter 11 is open for businesses as well as individuals. Also, there is a ceiling for unsecured and secured debt in Chapter 13 which is absent in Chapter 11. Chapter 11 can also be regarded as an expedited Chapter 13 in many situations as the process of bankruptcy under Chapter 11 is usually very swift. The reason for this higher fees, private bankruptcy trustee, faster processing, etc. Chapter 11 [...]

2023-06-26T07:16:26+00:00
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Credit Card Suits And Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 A credit card company might file a lawsuit against its customer to obtain a lien against any of the assets to recoup its dues. This lawsuit usually can only be prevented by filing for bankruptcy under chapter 7 or chapter 13. Credit card companies want to recover their investment by all means and filing a lawsuit to recover is one of them. Apart from obtaining a lien on the asset that makes it difficult for the debtor to sell or preserve the asset during the bankruptcy process or otherwise, the suit can have a significant impact [...]

2023-03-30T11:57:25+00:00
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Impact Of Bankruptcy On Credit Score

Call: 888-297-6203 Bankruptcy can have several impacts some good some not so great. The good can be relief from the pestering lenders for recouping their investment, some discharge, some new starts on a clean slate, and what not. However, the biggest drawback in bankruptcy is with respect to the credit score. A credit score is hurt significantly during bankruptcy. The impact can depend on chapter 7 or chapter 13 and the net discharged amount. The higher the amount discharged, the bigger damage it leads to the credit score. To know more about the flaws and advantages of bankruptcy [...]

2023-03-30T11:58:56+00:00
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What Happens To Alimony And Child Support Debts During Bankruptcy?

Call: 888-297-6203 Discharge of debts is one of the most lucrative aspects of bankruptcy. Many businesses as well as individuals consider bankruptcy to discharge their debts. However, for most people discharge of debts is a significant relief in times of extreme distress. If you have debts or liabilities with respect to alimony or child support, you might be disappointed to learn that such debts cannot be discharged during bankruptcy. However, the other dischargeable debts once qualified can be discharged making way for easier repayments of alimony and child support. To know more about non-dischargeable debts, log on to [...]

2023-03-30T12:01:27+00:00
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Counseling And Education Requirements During Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 Bankruptcy is certainly an unfortunate event, and it calls for an experience or learning. Bankruptcy might be about relieving stress and facilitating some financial relief to the filer, but it is also about making sure similar financial mistakes are not repeated. As per stats, over 15% of the filers can be repeated bankruptcy filers. These stats suggest people do not learn from their mistakes and keep falling into the debt trap due to poor financial management. The bankruptcy court hence mandates counseling requirements and a debtor education program that is part of the bankruptcy process. Credit [...]

2023-03-31T06:16:38+00:00
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Means Test; All You Need To Know

Call: 888-297-6203 A means test is an essential eligibility test for bankruptcy filers under chapter 7. Chapter 7 is specifically intended for poor people with no, low, or inconsistent income. Since the discharge seems very appealing, many filers with considerable disposable income try to take advantage of chapter 7. As per many experts, the means test was intended to prevent fraud but it has only complicated filing process and has had very minimal impact on the bankruptcy frauds. A means test is an additional form that needs to be attached to the bankruptcy filing documents. Know more about [...]

2023-03-31T06:24:17+00:00
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What Is A Bankruptcy Court?

Call: 888-297-6203 There are ninety-four (94) judicial districts and all of the judicial districts handle bankruptcy matters. Almost all districts have bankruptcy courts that handle bankruptcy cases and bankruptcy cases cannot be filed under the state court. Bankruptcy laws help debtors who no longer are able to keep up with their debts and pay the creditors. If it becomes unbearable and compromises the standard of living, the bankruptcy law helps them by the liquidation of assets of the debtors (chapter 7 bankruptcy) or by making a repayment plan (chapter 13 bankruptcy). Bankruptcy laws also provide protection to troubled [...]

2023-03-22T09:22:51+00:00
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Chapter 13 And Its Hardships: Is It Worth It?

Call: 888-297-6203 Chapter 13 bankruptcy is another bankruptcy form that helps in exiting dire financial situations. Chapter 13 is an attempt to repay the maximum portion of debt possible through a consistent income source over a period of 3-5 years. This isn’t the most common bankruptcy form as almost 70% of the bankruptcy filers prefer Chapter 7. So, why do we even have Chapter 13, and is it even beneficial sometimes? Chapter 13 benefits and hardships Chapter 7 allows for a discharge of debts especially the unsecured ones fully. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a promise to continue hardship [...]

2023-03-31T07:35:56+00:00
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