Bankruptcy courts are courts of equity. This means that the courts are trying to balance a Debtor receiving a discharge with trying to gather some funds for creditors to share. Timing is everything when it comes to keeping an inheritance while filing for bankruptcy. If you’re due to receive an inheritance – or if you … Read More
When you’re facing a mountain of debt and an inability to pay your monthly bills, bankruptcy offers a way out. It quiets most people who are hounding you for money and finally gives you a fresh financial start. It’s important to handle bankruptcy the right way. If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy in Indiana, read … Read More
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is often considered the easiest and most efficient type of bankruptcy. It is certainly the most common. Of all bankruptcies filed in the U.S. each year, about 68% are filed under Chapter 7. But is Chapter 7 the best choice for you? Here’s a look at the pros and cons. What are … Read More
Are you planning to travel internationally? If your travel will coincide with your bankruptcy, could this cause a conflict and prevent you from obtaining or renewing a U.S. passport? Could you be prevented from traveling internationally because of your debt? Here’s a look at what could happen if you need a passport during bankruptcy. … Read More
If you do a little searching online, you’ll immediately see a loud-and-clear message about student loans and bankruptcy: Student loans are not dischargeable in bankruptcy. This isn’t the whole story. It’s not impossible to wipe out student loans by declaring bankruptcy. With the help of a qualified bankruptcy lawyer, together you can explore a … Read More
At Sawin & Shea, our clients are often concerned about having low credit scores. They wonder if bankruptcy will make the situation worse. On the contrary, bankruptcy can actually improve your credit and get you back on your feet financially. Here’s how an Indiana bankruptcy can help re-establish your credit. Will Bankruptcy Ruin My Credit … Read More
If you’re being hounded by creditors for immediate payment on your debt, you could be looking for a fast solution to declaring bankruptcy. In this situation, it’s common to wonder whether you can quickly file for bankruptcy electronically through a website to eliminate a growing mountain of debt fast. It’s not as easy as it … Read More
When you file for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Indiana the law provides for bankruptcy exemptions for real and personal property that you can keep. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a liquidation. This means that the court is looking for non-exempt stuff that you own that they could sell to make some money to pay … Read More
When you have a wage garnishment, you’re losing money paycheck after paycheck to satisfy a creditor. When your paycheck is being drained away by old debt, it can be a frustrating experience and make it more difficult to get back on your feet financially. About 7% of the U.S. population has had their wages garnished … Read More
If you’re thinking of filing for bankruptcy and you live in Indiana, you may be wondering whether it could eliminate your tax debt. Hoosiers can sometimes get their tax debt discharged during an Indiana bankruptcy. However, you may have received conflicting advice about whether or not it’s possible to make this happen. So let’s settle … Read More
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