Affordable Chapter 7 · South Pasadena, California
Affordable Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in South Pasadena, California and What It Buys You
South Pasadena counts 216 professional service firms and 166 health and medical businesses, and a slow year at any of them can leave the owner with card debt. Chapter 7 can wipe out credit cards, medical bills and personal loans for a flat fee from $1,200 plus the court fee. Call (310) 362-9071 for a free consultation.
- Wipes out most unsecured debt
- Flat fee from $1,200 plus $338 court fee
- Collection stops the day we file
- Payment plans available
What an affordable Chapter 7 wipes out
For most people, the fee wipes out the debts that cause the most stress: credit cards, medical bills, personal and payday loans, and old judgments. It also covers what is left on a car loan after a repossession. A few debts survive, such as support, most recent taxes and most student loans.
The math for a South Pasadena, California household
Here is an example with made-up round numbers. Say you owe $15,000 on credit cards at 24% interest. That is about $300 a month in interest before you pay down a single dollar. For a South Pasadena, California household at the city's median income, $300 is about 3% of a month's income before taxes, going to interest alone.
A simple Chapter 7 with us costs about $1,538 in attorney and court fees. In this example, that is about five months of interest payments, and the balance is gone at the end of the case.
Chapter 7 compared with settlement and consolidation
| Option | How long | Can creditors still sue? |
|---|---|---|
| Debt settlement | Often several years | Yes |
| Consolidation loan | Years of payments, with interest | Only if you fall behind |
| Chapter 7 | About four months | No, the automatic stay stops them |
Chapter 7 is not right for everyone. Read when you should not file bankruptcy before you decide.
Why South Pasadena, California filers choose Chapter 7
If that debt sits on personal cards, minimum payments can drag on for years while interest grows. A consolidation loan tied to your home can put the house at risk for debt that was not tied to it before. Debt settlement can take years and may still end with a lawsuit at the Chatsworth Courthouse, where local collection cases usually go. Chapter 7, if you qualify, can wipe out qualifying debts for a flat fee from $1,200 plus the court fee. Our Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 page shows when each makes sense.
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Affordable Chapter 7 questions from South Pasadena, California
Is a home equity loan smarter than Chapter 7 for a South Pasadena owner with card debt?
A home equity loan is not always smarter than Chapter 7 for a South Pasadena owner with card debt. The loan turns unsecured debt into debt tied to your house. Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 may deal with the debt without putting the home on the line, so we compare both first.
Is Chapter 7 cheaper than a consolidation loan?
Chapter 7 is usually cheaper than a consolidation loan over time, because the loan must be repaid in full with interest. Chapter 7 costs a flat fee plus the court fee and wipes out most unsecured debt.
How long until South Pasadena, California filers are debt free in Chapter 7?
South Pasadena, California filers are usually free of their dischargeable debts about four months after filing Chapter 7. Calls, lawsuits and garnishments stop the day the case is filed.
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See what Chapter 7 could wipe out for you
Call (310) 362-9071 or send the form. We will compare Chapter 7 with your other options for free.
Law Offices of John Asuncion9454 Wilshire Blvd., Penthouse Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 362-9071
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