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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

Wildcard Exemption In Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 Wildcard exemption as the name suggests is a big bump in hope for a debtor while he/she is trying to protect a particular asset. The home is a very important asset which is often included in the exemption and until the dues are cleared on timely basis, the home is usually safe while option for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The key assets in question could be car, boat or a truck or any other asset the debtor wants to protect from liquidation. In some situations, it might be an electronic item, second vehicle, or no matter what [...]

2023-03-31T07:28:30+00:00

Bankruptcy Process; Chapter 13 Vs Chapter 7

Call: 888-297-6203 The bankruptcy process can be broadly classified based on the chapter you choose. We list some of the steps or procedures which you may come across while filing bankruptcy under the respective chapters below. This might not be an all-inclusive list. Bankruptcy is a very vast subject, and it needs loads of information from experts. Find all the bankruptcy-related information on https://recoverylawgroup.com/bankruptcy/. How does a Chapter 7 bankruptcy work? Chapter 7 bankruptcy is often referred to as the ‘liquidation chapter’ as it deals with the liquidation of assets to settle the debts of the lenders. The [...]

2023-03-31T07:31:28+00:00

All You Need To Know About Debt

Call: 888-297-6203 Debt is a loan or an agreement or a promise made to repay a loan over a period. The debt usually has two components, one is principal and the other one is interest. Interest-free loans are generally not considered fair and hence, the person receiving interest-free loans must include the potential fair interest to be paid as income on his/her federal tax return. The other important aspect of debt is the way it is paid out. Debt can have different arrangements for repayment, the most common one is to repay the debt on a periodic basis [...]

2023-03-31T07:33:15+00:00

Bankruptcy Trustee, All You Need To Know

Call: 888-297-6203 The bankruptcy trustee is a common term many people come across while learning about bankruptcy. He/she is an official assigned to oversee certain aspects of bankruptcy. The trustees assigned for chapter 7 and chapter 13 can be different as their role is usually different. The goal of a bankruptcy lawyer is to ensure the bankruptcy process is carried out smoothly and there is no conflict between the lenders and the borrower. Bankruptcy trustee’s profile Bankruptcy trustees might have historically been bankruptcy attorneys. They are appointed by the Department of Justice in the USA. Like many government [...]

2023-03-31T07:45:30+00:00

Let Us Know About Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 What is Bankruptcy? If you are looking to reduce or eliminate certain of your debts, bankruptcy is the best option you should choose. You can also provide a timeline on your own to repay the non-dischargeable debts. Even secure debts that are a debt pledged with a real estate property or vehicle as collateral are also repaid. In title 11 of the US code, federal bankruptcy law is there. Under the constitutional grant of authority, Congress passed the bankruptcy code to "established uniform laws on the subject of bankruptcy throughout the United States". The bankruptcy court [...]

2023-06-27T05:38:11+00:00

The Timeframe For Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 The average timeframe for Chapter 13 bankruptcy is higher than Chapter 7 bankruptcy under most circumstances. Chapter 13 focuses on a repayment plan, which may be up to 3-5 years, and the overall bankruptcy procedure may take about a year from the date bankruptcy is filed. The same when considered Chapter 7 can be within the range of a year for the whole process. So, chapter 7 definitely frees your shackles away quicker, and Chapter 13 might just take a bit longer. What is the information required to file bankruptcy? List of all lenders and creditors [...]

2023-03-31T07:49:52+00:00

Consumer And Non-Consumer Debts

Call: 888-297-6203 The means test is a series of calculations based on the debtor's household size and income to determine whether the debtor can file for chapter 7 bankruptcy. The test only applies to debtors who primarily have "consumer debts" as opposed to business debt. If more than half of the people have non-consumer debt or business debt then they don't have to pass the means test to apply for chapter 7 bankruptcy. What are consumer and non-consumer debts?  Section 101(8) of the Bankruptcy Code defines a consumer debt as "debt incurred by an individual primarily for a [...]

2023-03-31T07:51:01+00:00

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

Secured Debt Vs Unsecured Debt

Call: 888-297-6203 Secured debt is a debt form that is usually backed by an asset or collateral. These debts are usually of larger amounts and since they have a lien attached to them, they become important during the bankruptcy claims. A secure debt can broadly be classified into two types. Real property secured debt and personal property secured debt. Any debt that is secured by house, land, or any other real property by nature falls under the real property secured debt, and any debt that is secured under personal property like a car, motorbike, electrical appliance, etc., come [...]

2023-03-31T08:22:42+00:00
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