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
Although very rare, during the course of your bankruptcy, you may find that an adversary complaint has been filed against you in the bankruptcy court. It can come from a creditor, the trustee, or someone else involved with your case. An adversary complaint is a separate case from your bankruptcy that will be addressed by … Read More
When your house is being sold at a sheriff’s sale, you’re at a critical time where you stand to lose your home forever. Here’s what many people don’t realize: Up until a certain point, you can stop a sheriff’s sale from happening and keep your home. The key is to act as quickly as possible. … Read More
When you file for bankruptcy, one of the first steps is listing your assets and sharing the details of your property and finances. This sometimes makes people feel a bit uncomfortable. They wonder how much access the bankruptcy trustee will have to their home, property and other private spaces. Let’s take a closer look at … Read More
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