chapter 7 bankruptcy

Rules For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filing

Call: 888-297-6203 Filing bankruptcy through Chapter 7 has some rules to follow. These once understood make the whole bankruptcy process much easier. If there aren’t many assets and the bankruptcy is straightforward, then one can proceed with the bankruptcy process without even hiring any lawyer. However, to be sure and to ensure you are not missing on a potential planning opportunity, you can dial 888-297-6203 for reliable bankruptcy advice. Bankruptcy form There is a standard bankruptcy form that is available on the official site, which is more or less consistent across the United States of America. In addition [...]

2023-03-31T07:56:22+00:00

Means Test: How To Arrive At The Magic Number?

Call: 888-297-6203 A means test is a critical aspect of qualifying for Chapter 7 and there can be a lot of confusion and indecision made in the calculation. Many people think they qualify for the means test but end up disqualified while the others who can qualify for the means test might think they have not. It is often a misconception that the recent income will be considered for the calculation of net household income, however, it is not the case. The average income over a period of the last 6-8 months is considered the household income to [...]

2023-03-31T08:06:11+00:00

Key Factors That Swing Balance Across Chapter 7 And Chapter 13

Call: 888-297-6203 Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 are the two most important chapters in bankruptcy. Some characteristics that swing the balance to Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 for an applier can be listed as follows- Consider Chapter 7- If you have a higher percentage of unsecured debt, chapter 7 can be beneficial. These can be medical bills, credit card dues, personal unsecured loans, payday loans, and other loans which do not have collateral. To know a more in-depth analysis of what kind of debt you have and whether chapter 7 is appropriate, log on tohttps://recoverylawgroup.com/bankruptcy/  If you have [...]

2023-03-31T08:21:46+00:00

How To Deal With Bankruptcy During Retirement?

Call: 888-297-6203 Old age is defiantly a tough time. After living a luxurious life with regular earnings and expenditure, when you become dependent on social security as your bank balance life gets tough. Moreover, With the ever-increasing rise in tax rates and decreasing pension amounts, many senior citizens are finding themselves filing for bankruptcy. This is because the fixed source of income goes down whereas the health care expenses and tax amount go down, many find it difficult to create a balance between both. Let's find out the benefits or drawbacks that a senior might face if they [...]

2023-03-31T08:42:02+00:00

Are You Considering Bankruptcy?

Call: 888-297-6203 Debtors file for bankruptcy when they have excessive debt and want a fresh financial start, but whether filing is the best option for you, depends on many factors. Is bankruptcy the best choice? Bankruptcy filing impacts your credit report for a long time, so it's better if you try to solve your debts without filing for bankruptcy. Which chapter is better? Chapter 7 liquidation is best for those who can save their assets from liquidation by exemptions and have income low enough that they qualify for chapter 7 bankruptcy filing.  In contrast, chapter 13 bankruptcy, works [...]

2023-06-27T07:27:13+00:00

Eligibility Tests And Other Aspects While Considering Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 Misuse of Bankruptcy laws is something that was commonly seen in the 1990s and early 2000s which led to a series of changes in the Bankruptcy laws. Many individuals who had substantial assets also started declaring bankruptcy and ended up dissolving their debts effortlessly. To ensure the borrower truly needs a bankruptcy claim, there are the following tests that he/she can consider before filing for bankruptcy- Means test A means test is basically verifying if your income is lower than the median income of your state. Every state in the US based on various factors like [...]

2023-06-05T13:34:42+00:00

How To Deal With Your Property In Bankruptcy Exemption?

Call: 888-297-6203 When an individual files for bankruptcy under chapter 7 or chapter 13, they are expected to either pay for all the non-exempt property under the repayment plan or sell them to pay the creditors under chapter 7. However, bankruptcy exemptions help you to protect your non-exempt properties from creditors. Bankruptcy Estate and the Trustee’s Role Once a debtor files for bankruptcy, the total assets and liabilities are calculated to determine the debtors' Bankruptcy estate at the time of filing. The trustee is therefore liable to pay off the creditors the money due as per the value [...]

2023-06-05T12:57:59+00:00

Is It Possible To File For Bankruptcy Twice?

Call: 888-297-6203 If there is a proper time between two filings, a person can file for bankruptcy twice. They also need to see if the first case was discharged. A normal waiting period of 2 years is applied but it gets longer depending on the type of bankruptcy you filed first and the one you are planning to file now. The waiting period to file for a second time is affected by factors such as the result of the first bankruptcy (whether it was discharged or dismissed), the type of bankruptcy that was filed the first time, the [...]

2023-11-30T07:05:23+00:00

The Bankruptcy Code Of The United States

Call: 888-297-6203 Filing for bankruptcy helps the filer by either getting a discharge from most of their debts or by helping them devise a repayment plan to catch up with all the arrears. Bankruptcy can be filed by an individual, a couple, a business, or any such entity. All bankruptcy-related cases are handled by the federal courts, which they abide by, by following the US bankruptcy codes. The different types of bankruptcy include – Chapter 7 and chapter 13 – Individuals can file for bankruptcy under this chapter Chapter 9 – Municipalities like city, towns, schools, taxing districts [...]

2023-06-27T05:55:18+00:00

Chapter 13- Reorganization Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 Chapter 13 is also known as reorganization bankruptcy and unlike chapter 7 liquidation bankruptcy, here you don't have to sell off your non-exempt properties in return for debt relief.  In a reorganization bankruptcy, you can keep all of your properties and repay some of the debt following a structured repayment plan showing how you are going to do so from your disposable income. Eligibility To file for chapter 13 bankruptcy you will be required to show that you are capable of paying back your debt but if your income is too low or irregular then you [...]

2023-06-05T12:24:36+00:00
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