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Inside you will find over 500 helpful articles discussing the Chapter 7 & 13 Bankruptcy Process and other solutions for difficult financial situations.

 

    Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Terms and What They Mean In  Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Posted by Amanda Scharber on August 18

    Chapter 13 bankruptcies are three to five years with a monthly payment plan where you restructure your debt. Depending on your case during a chapter 13 you may hear the following terms or phrases. 

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    The Great Recycling Scam

    Posted by Col Ovik on August 15

    Reduce, reuse and recycle. We have heard this mantra many times.  And the message is clear, continue consuming, and you can consume relatively guilt free, just recycle that old shampoo bottle and it will ultimately become part of someone’s tennis shoe or maybe new kid’s toy. An amazing feat, and what we know now, an amazing lie. 

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    Facts That May Surprise You About Bankruptcy in Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Posted by Amanda Scharber on August 12

    Bankruptcy is a vast area of law with many nuisances and interesting facts.

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    Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Requirements

    Posted by Col Ovik on August 9

    A Chapter 13 plan must meet the requirements of section 1325(a) to be confirmed. 11 U.S.C. § 1329(b)(1). Plan compliance is discussed in section 1325(a)(6). That section states that "the court shall confirm a plan if the debtor will be able to make all payments under the plan and to comply with the plan." 11 U.S.C. § 1325(a)(6).

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    Addiction and Bankruptcy in a Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Posted by Amanda Scharber on August 6

    Addiction is a disease and one that should not be treated lightly. At LifeBack Law, we have seen debt from all sorts of additions. Whether your addiction is gambling, drugs or alcohol, shopping, etc., we do not judge you we help you get your life back. 

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    Student Loans and Bankruptcy

    Posted by Col Ovik on August 3

    Student loans continue to be an issue for many Americans. The pending litigation surrounding the loan forgiveness of the Biden Administration is being watched carefully for those that may be eligible for loan forgiveness. 

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    What to Expect After Filing Bankruptcy in a Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Posted by Amanda Scharber on August 1

    The fear of the unknown can cause stress in even the most stress free of us. With bankruptcy especially, it helps to know what you can expect after filing.
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    A List of Things to Gather for Your Bankruptcy Attorney in Minneapolis, MN

    Posted by Wesley Scott on July 29

         If you are contemplating filing Chapter 7/13 Bankruptcy your bankruptcy attorney will need you to gather some documents. These documents are necessary for you to gather to make the bankruptcy filing process smoother. 

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    Secured Creditors and Bankruptcy in a Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Posted by Amanda Scharber on July 27

    Secured creditors are those creditors with security interest in your collateral. Commonly this is houses, vehicles, boats, cabins or land. The creditor will take a security interest in the property, so if payments are not made they can get the value of their loan back from a repossession or foreclosure. 

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    What Will My Credit Look Like After Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Minneapolis, MN?

    Posted by Wesley Scott on July 25

         As a bankruptcy attorney, this is the most common question we get from concerned clients prior to filing bankruptcy. What will my credit look like after filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Minneapolis, MN? The question is legitimate. Who would not be concerned about the impact of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy on your credit?

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    What Happens if My Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Gets Dismissed in St. Paul, Minnesota?

    Posted by Danielle Lin on July 24

    A Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a three-five year repayment plan, whereby the debtor pays in as much as they can afford to their creditors each month. At the end of the plan, the debtor will receive a bankruptcy discharge of their remaining debts. Therefore, in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, typically a debtor does not pay their debts back completely in full. Absent certain exceptions, a debtor will receive a “wipe out” of most of their unsecured debts. Although a Chapter 13 bankruptcy provides a great opportunity for many Minnesotans who are struggling to pay their debts to achieve financial relief, not all Chapter 13 bankruptcy plans are successful. The most common reason for an unsuccessful Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the failure to make consistent monthly payments. Debtors often encounter unforeseen and difficult circumstances that arise after their case is filed. For example, the debtor may experience significant loss in income or a reduction in household income due to a loss of a job or unforeseen expenses. In many of these cases, the bankruptcy court may allow the debtor to file a modified plan based on these changed circumstances, as long as the modified plan still provides the minimum amount that needs to be paid to creditors. 

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    Exceptions to Bankruptcy Discharge in Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Posted by Amanda Scharber on July 23

    Although a bankruptcy discharge will cover a lot of an average consumers’ debt, there are some debts that are not subject to discharge. 

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    What is A CMA and Why Might You Need One in a Minneapolis, Minnesota Bankruptcy

    Posted by Amanda Scharber on July 21

    A CMA, or comparative market analysis, is typically done by a licensed real estate professional. The realtor will usually go through your property to price it out for sale, comparing other properties of the same size, condition, and in similar neighborhoods. 

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    Incurring Debt Prior to Filing Bankruptcy in a Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Posted by Amanda Scharber on July 19

    Before filing a bankruptcy case, it is important that you do not incur any debt. There are specific federal laws that make certain debts incurred prior to filing presumed non-dischargeable. Meaning, under these laws creditors wouldn’t have to do anything to have the debt deemed non-dischargeable in your case.

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    Avoid These Two Things When Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

    Posted by Wesley Scott on July 17

         Here are two things to avoid when filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Minneapolis, MN. First, do not file a bankruptcy yourself. A person who files a Chapter 7/13 bankruptcy them self has a fool for a client. The Bankruptcy Code is a complicated legal set of rules that govern your assets and debts in bankruptcy. It takes years of practice before a lawyer can understand what the Bankruptcy Code says and how it intersects with actual cases. 

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    Credit Unions and Bankruptcy in Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Posted by Amanda Scharber on July 15

    Credit Unions typically have more structured policies regarding what happens after a customer files bankruptcy. This blog will explore how banking at a credit union may be impacted after you file your bankruptcy case. 
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