Tag Archives: Lien Avoidance

Why in the World Would I File a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, and Pay a Monthly Payment for the Next 5 Years, When I Could File a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Eliminate My Debt Immediately?

Why in the world would I file a chapter 13 bankruptcy, and pay a monthly payment for the next 5 years, when I could file a chapter 7 bankruptcy and eliminate my debt immediately? Good question. And believe me; you are not alone in wondering this. However, I have been doing this a while so [...]

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Lien Talk Part 2: Lien Stripping and the Cramdown

Well folks, it’s time for part two of how to maximize your bankruptcy exemptions: lien stripping. Last week we discussed lien avoidance as a way to remove the secured status of certain lien that impair your bankruptcy exemptions. Today I want to say a few words about lien stripping, which refers to the stripping of [...]

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Lien Avoidance: How To Maximize Your Allowable Exemptions For Phoenix Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

I was recently asked to explain the difference between a lien avoidance and lien stripping, and I am happy to oblige. Here is part 1. A lien can be thought of as a right to retain the lawful possession of the property of another until the owner fulfills a legal duty to the person holding [...]

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