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Bankruptcy & Debt

Bankruptcy and debt cases usually arrive after everything else has already been tried — missed payments, calls from collectors, maybe a foreclosure notice already in the mail. By the time someone is looking for a bankruptcy attorney, they’ve typically run out of informal options, and the choice of counsel matters more than most people expect going in.

The work itself splits a few ways: Chapter 7 liquidation for people with little to lose and few assets worth protecting, Chapter 13 repayment plans for those with steady income who want to keep a house or car, Chapter 11 reorganization for businesses and higher-asset individuals, and debt settlement or foreclosure defense for people trying to avoid bankruptcy court altogether. Each path has different tradeoffs, and the right one isn’t always obvious from the outside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy?

Chapter 7 liquidates certain assets to discharge debt quickly and works best for people with little to lose; Chapter 13 sets up a repayment plan over three to five years and is generally used by people with steady income who want to keep property like a house or car.

Will bankruptcy stop a foreclosure in Arizona?

Filing for bankruptcy triggers an automatic stay that immediately halts most collection actions, including foreclosure, though it may only delay rather than permanently prevent it depending on the chapter filed and whether payments resume.

Do I have to give up all my property if I file for bankruptcy?

No. Arizona's exemption laws protect certain property, such as a portion of home equity and personal belongings, from being sold to pay creditors, and many Chapter 7 filers keep everything they own.

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