Bankruptcy is a legal term that often induces fear and confusion in the minds of individuals and businesses struggling with mounting debts. It is essentially a legal recourse designed to provide those ...
Filing for Chapter 7 can wipe out your debt quickly, but some property may be on the line if it isn't protected.
In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, creditors can seize certain assets to repay the debts you owe. However, exceptions allow debtors to retain some of their assets (or at least part of the asset’s value).