Elimination Of Debts And Immediate Relief From Creditors
If you qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, your eligible debts are erased and the creditor actions stop. The law firm of James C. Warr & Associates can help you take full advantage of this opportunity for a fresh start.
We offer competitive fees, but we are not a bankruptcy "mill." Every case is personally handled by experienced lawyer James Warr, who has practiced Michigan bankruptcy law since 1992. Based in Southfield, he has managed thousands of Chapter 7 cases in Oakland County and Metro Detroit. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Warren Bankruptcy Attorney: Debt Liquidation Through Chapter 7
Chapter 7 is the most common type of bankruptcy. It is sometimes called "liquidation" or "straight bankruptcy." It wipes away credit card balances, medical bills and many other qualifying debts. You will no longer be required to pay those debts and creditors cannot come after you, as those debts are permanently eliminated.
A Chapter 7 discharge takes about four months. After the bankruptcy, you may choose to pay back some debts, such as money borrowed from family members. However, repayment is not required under the law. Typically, you can keep your home and car, provided that you are up to date on the mortgage or auto loan.
What Debts Are Discharged In Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Chapter 7 can eliminate:
Chapter 7 does not eliminate:
You must qualify under the Chapter 7 means test (income level), and you cannot have received a previous Chapter 7 discharge within the past eight years.
Will I Lose My Personal Property?
The bankruptcy court can liquidate your assets to partially satisfy your listed creditors. However, most of our Chapter 7 clients do not forfeit any property because they are covered under the Michigan or federal bankruptcy exemptions. Exempt property includes equity in your home and your vehicles (up to a maximum), retirement savings, household furnishings and most personal belongings. If you have nonexempt assets, such as a lake cabin or luxury items, Mr. Warr can explain your options.
Avoiding Problems When Filing Chapter 7
Because of the many subtle aspects of Chapter 7 law, the issues of your particular case will only become clear once we evaluate the facts of your situation.
Therefore, if you are considering filing Chapter 7:
The Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Process
In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, there is usually just one court appearance. This meeting is referred to as a Section 341 meeting, or Meeting of Creditors. At this meeting, a Chapter 7 trustee will ask you a few questions to determine whether you have any nonexempt assets. Your creditors are given notice of this meeting and are also permitted to question you. Usually, however, creditors do not attend. The session normally takes less than five minutes. Afterward, you wait about 2½ months for your discharge papers to arrive by mail.
Are You Ready For A Clean Start?
James Warr personally and meticulously prepares your petition, drawing on more than 20 years of focused knowledge. He offers competitive fees and free consultations, including evenings and weekends by appointment. Call 1-877-462-9277 or contact us online to talk to an experienced Oakland County Chapter 7 bankruptcy attorney.
We are a debt relief agency that assists people in filing for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
A lifelong Detroiter, James C. Warr has been a consumer bankruptcy attorney since 1992. He has received degrees from Michigan State University and the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. He established James C. Warr & Associates in 1995. The firm is an active member in many professional Associations...
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