Monday, August 20, 2018

What Happens to Unsecured Debts When I File Bankruptcy in Atlanta?


The main goals of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case are to stop creditors’ collection actions against you and to discharge as many of your debts as possible. Creditor collections are stopped by the “automatic stay.” The automatic stay also stops home foreclosure, repossessions, and wage garnishments. When bankruptcy is filed correctly in Georgia, Chapter 7 bankruptcy discharges all “general unsecured debts.”



The good news is your Chapter 7 discharge can happen quite quickly. About 100 days after your bankruptcy lawyer files your case, the bankruptcy court enters a discharge order. The effect of your discharge is creditors can no longer collect on your debt, and you get a fresh start, debt-free!

Unsecured debt amounts under Chapter 13 bankruptcy are often decreased to only a small percent of the original debt, sometimes only 5-10%, often even 0% of the original amount. In most situations, during your Chapter 13 payment period you must pay your secured and priority debts in full before paying your general unsecured debts anything. In many cases, unsecured creditors get nothing.  Contact the attorneys at King & King to find out how a 0% Chapter 13 might work for you.

King & King has been providing an uncompromising level of client care to individuals who are going through bankruptcy. Our attorneys understand that filing for bankruptcy is a last resort option, and it’s associated with strong, difficult emotions. When you walk through our doors, you can rest assured that you aren’t alone in this process. Call King & King today at 404-524-6400 for a free consultation.