Richard Shea
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
When you file for bankruptcy in Indiana, there’s a lot to learn quickly. You’ll need to understand bankruptcy terms, fill out certain forms, and make some decisions about the best bankruptcy route for your financial circumstances. This includes making a choice between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Let’s take a look at the common … Read More
An emergency bankruptcy or skeleton filing is immediate action meant for immediate financial situations such as repossession, foreclosure sale, or wage garnishment. A skeleton filing gets bankruptcy protection, the automatic stay, in place faster by allowing you to file abbreviated paperwork for emergency bankruptcy. After filing the abbreviated paperwork, you have 15 days to complete … Read More
If someone is garnishing your wages, filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy might stop the garnishment – or it might not. However, bankruptcy can stop almost all types of wage garnishments. What is Wage Garnishment? Your wages are garnished when a court orders a portion of your paycheck be paid directly to a … Read More
When you declare Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you open your financial life to be examined thoroughly in exchange for benefits that come with bankruptcy. Along the way, you’ll need to list all your debts and understand the various ways they’ll be discharged. Charge-off and repossession are two procedures you’ll commonly encounter. Here’s what … Read More
Having to face a lawsuits is rough. Creditors often file lawsuits to try and collect debts. While filing for bankruptcy halts most lawsuits, it does not stop them all. Consult a bankruptcy attorney, who can give you a clearer picture whether a bankruptcy filing can help you with a pending legal matter. How Does a … Read More
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Bankruptcy is a fix for your financial woes but, its success depends on you. Bankruptcy will stop creditor harassment and collection efforts while you get your financial life back in order. Chapter 7 is the quickest option, which liquidates eon-exempt assets to pay down debt. A Chapter 13 debt reorganization forces creditors to take what … Read More
To file or not to file? It is the big question many struggle to answer when facing financial uncertainty. Maybe you should be asking, is now the right time to file? Timing can be important in certain bankruptcy filing situations. Reviewing your situation with a bankruptcy professional can help you determine whether or not it … Read More
After working and saving for your golden years, a sudden illness forces you to quit work. The medical bills start piling up and creditors begin calling. Filing for bankruptcy stops the harassment, but what if you lose your nest egg? Unfortunately, this scenario is more common than we would like. If you are facing an … Read More
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