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Credit Card Liens Against Property

Many debtors begin considering bankruptcy only after a lawsuit or a lien has been placed against their property. Fortunately for those debtors, bankruptcy has the power to neutralize most lawsuit judgments and liens. But before the debtor goes through the process of a removing the lien after filing for bankruptcy, they need to considering a few things.

Will You Keep the Property in Bankruptcy?

The first question a debtor should consider is if they will keep the property in bankruptcy. For example, if the credit card company in question has a lien against a debtor’s primary home, then that debtor may want to remove the lien if they intend to use bankruptcy to keep the property.  However, if the debtor is unable to afford the home and wants to surrender the property to the lender during bankruptcy, then it may not be worth the effort to go through the process of removing the lien from the property.

Review Your Debts Relative to Your Income

Second, a debtor needs to look at all of their debts relative to income because bankruptcy is not just about discharging one or two debts, it is about bringing a debtors total financial health in line so that they can have a fresh new start financially.  This is why some debtors choose to walk away from their home during bankruptcy even if they could with some effort afford the monthly payments.  For example, a debtor who is significantly underwater with their mortgage and is unable to win a mortgage loan modification from the lender, may choose to surrender the home in bankruptcy and get a total fresh start after bankruptcy sans the mortgage payments.

Have Questions About Credit Card Liens and Bankruptcy?

Since every debtor’s situation is unique please work with your bankruptcy attorney to create a bankruptcy strategy that is effective and works well with your financial goals. If you don’t have a bankruptcy attorney and would like to set up a free consultation, feel free to call us or fill out our contact form .