When considering your options for debt relief, ask yourself the following questions to help you decide which debt relief option is right for you. What Type of Debt Do I Owe? The type of debt you carry determines the extent of the actions that creditors can and will take to collect the monies owed. The … Read More
Are you ready to open a fresh financial chapter in your life? Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be a positive way to do it – only if it’s appropriate for your situation. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy, also known as a liquidation bankruptcy, examines your assets to see if there are any that are not exempt from … Read More
Any honest, hard-working person can get into financial trouble, regardless of their citizenship status. If you’re worried about whether filing for bankruptcy will put your citizenship at risk, read on. When you handle the process correctly, you can still seek citizenship no matter your financial situation. Bankruptcy attorneys like Sawin & Shea LLC frequently help … Read More
If you’re considering filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, your top concerns are probably your debts, your home and your financial outlook. What about the things that have important sentimental value to you, such as personal treasures like jewelry and heirlooms? You wouldn’t want to lose your grandmother’s wedding ring or a pocket watch that’s been … Read More
More than $1.5 trillion in student loan debt is currently owed in the U.S. by a total of more than 44 million people. Unfortunately, many of those people are unable to pay back their debt, and the student loan companies have no choice but to come after the co-signers on the loans: parents. Just as … Read More
It’s a common to hear that student loans can’t be wiped out by bankruptcy. In some cases, they can be – but it’s a difficult thing to accomplish. Simply filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy won’t discharge student loans. Loans made for an educational purpose can only be discharged by filing a special … Read More
When you opt for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you force creditors to take what the law says you are required to pay and then receive a discharge at the end of the plan. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is also called a bankruptcy reorganization plan because it establishes a plan for alleviating debt that will leave you in … Read More
Imagine going through bankruptcy and being able to save your home, your car, the tools or equipment you need for your job and – most importantly – your peace of mind. When you file for bankruptcy, exemptions offer these opportunities. They can protect your assets and keep your payments low, so you can get back … Read More
After you file for bankruptcy, you’ll quickly discover that your creditors are eager to make claims. Creditor claims are official statements of your debts. At this point, your creditors are essentially lining up to ask the bankruptcy court to be paid as much as possible for what you owe them. A new bankruptcy case triggers … Read More
Are you surprised when law enforcement or the motor vehicle department takes your driver’s license away? Are you having difficulty getting it back? Drivers can lose their licenses for a wide variety of reasons, including unpaid traffic tickets, building up too many points on your license, not having insurance, forgetting to renew it or simply … Read More
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