Are you considering filing for bankruptcy? Timing can be very important. It is prudent to take a look at your activities over the last few months before actually filing a case. Some situations can decrease the benefits available to you from Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. An experienced bankruptcy attorney can help you decide … Read More
Spending three to four months going through Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be an emotional roller coaster for the filer. You wonder when you will ever get your life back on an even keel. If you are worried that your credit will be ruined forever, we can tell you it will not be. In fact, for … Read More
When you file bankruptcy, a person called a bankruptcy trustee is assigned to your case to make an inquiry into your situation. This inquiry involves looking at your assets. Your assets include everything you own or which you have an ownership interest. In most cases everything you have is exempt from seizure. The attorneys at … Read More
In today’s tough economic times, our golden years may not be as golden as once thought. Many seniors (individuals 60 years or older) entering retirement find their income reduced and expenses on the rise. Do you have mounting medical bills, massive credit card debt or both? Consult a bankruptcy law specialist like Sawin & Shea … Read More
Going through bankruptcy to clear yourself of debt takes time. Once you receive your bankruptcy discharge, you understandably are ready to get your life back on track. Rebuilding your credit is a crucial part of your recovery. If creditors are still listing discharged debts as past due after your discharge date on your credit report, … Read More
Unemployment is one of the top three reasons people file for bankruptcy. No one is ever ready, emotionally or financially, to be laid off or fired. Losing your income can quickly escalate into missed mortgage or car payments. Before things get out of control, consider filing for bankruptcy to help protect your savings and retirement. … Read More
Most people would like to have the financial resources to provide for their families, plan for the future, and have something left over to have some fun. For many of us, however, the debt hanging over our heads makes these thoughts seem a goal that is out of reach. Sometimes, a person’s problems with debts … Read More
A growing concern for students both young and old, outstanding school loan payments have risen to critical mass in this country. Learn ways to help alleviate the stress of student debt. In 2014, total outstanding student loan debt in the U.S. rose to nearly $1.2 trillion, according to the New York Fed. In the fourth … Read More
About 80% of Americans are in debt, which is not surprising considering that 43% of American families spend more than they earn. The average household debt statistics for 2015 are staggering. The average credit card debt for households that have debt amounts to more than $15,000.00. The average interest rate on credit cards is almost … Read More
It can happen to anyone. A notice arrives in the mail or is delivered by a deputy sheriff. A creditor has initiated a lawsuit against you. You have been sued. The creditor initiating the lawsuit wants to take things from you by Court process. In Indiana a judicial garnishment can take up to 25 percent … Read More
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