Bankruptcy Law Overview
A San Francisco bankruptcy attorney provides a brief overview of bankruptcy law.
Through the courts, it is possible to attain relief from his or her debts by using the bankruptcy process. It is important to remember that relief from his or her debts may be a full or partial discharge of all debts, and sometimes, repayment of the debts is stipulated.
There are four different main types of bankruptcy, all with their own guidelines: Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 13, and Chapter 20. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is usually thought of as a personal bankruptcy. During a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a trustee is chosen to manage the filer's property and most of the debts are discharged. Since October 2005, income limitations have been set to enable and disable certain people for qualifying for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Chapter 11 bankruptcy is usually filed by businesses. In Chapter 13 bankruptcy, a repayment plan must be chosen and certain limitations are set relating to non-contingent, liquidated and secured debts; which disable some people for qualifying for Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
Chapter 20 bankruptcy is the procedure of filing Chapter 7, followed by Chapter 13, so that the debtor can pay any missed mortgage payments. No matter which bankruptcy procedure you decide to file, it is wise to do your research and contact an experienced bankruptcy lawyer who is familiar with bankruptcy law.
At Sagaria Law, we offer an exceptional team of bankruptcy lawyers, bankruptcy client care specialists and bankruptcy staff supporting San Francisco. If you need help regarding bankruptcy in San Francisco, contact us at (415) 946-8882 or (1800) 941-6730 for a free consultation or visit us online at www.sagarialaw.com to request a free in person appointment at a Sagaria Law office location nearest you. We can answer your questions regarding filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, bankruptcy litigation, legal debt settlement, mortgage modification, lien stripping, cram down, stopping a foreclosure, wage garnishment, asset protection, discharging a debt, etc. We have bankruptcy attorneys located throughout California and Oregon to assist you with all your debt resolution questions. Please feel free to complete our free online bankruptcy evaluation to quickly determine if you are a qualified candidate for bankruptcy. We look forward to hearing from you, San Francisco!
