Richard Shea
A Chapter 13 bankruptcy forces creditors to accept what the law says you are required to pay on your debts. At the end of the Chapter 13 plan, you receive a discharge. Also known as a bankruptcy reorganization, a Chapter 13 bankruptcy establishes a plan for alleviating debt in a manner that leaves you in … Read More
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
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
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
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
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
A reverse mortgage allows people who are over age 62 to use the equity in their homes as cash to cover living expenses – including the mortgage payment itself. It’s called “reverse” because the lender makes payments to the borrower, rather than the other way around. Eventually, when the home is sold, the lender gets … Read More
According to the National Bankruptcy Forum, 60% of insured Americans would have to use all of their savings to pay off a huge medical bill. For those who don’t have much savings or another way of paying, 7% will declare bankruptcy in the face of medical debt. Bankruptcy is an option to consider when you … Read More
Bankruptcy gives you breathing room when bills are piling up, creditors are calling and you can’t catch a break financially. It eliminates many forms of debt and helps you create a clear path forward. As you explore filing for bankruptcy, the first question to arise is often: Which should I choose, Chapter 7 or 13? … Read More
If you’ve been convicted of embezzlement fraud or a court has awarded money to someone as compensation, bankruptcy might not accomplish what you’re hoping for: getting out of debt. It depends on your specific situation and what happens immediately after you file. Bankruptcy does not wipe out all debts, although it still may be helpful … Read More
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