Colorado Chapter 7 Attorneys
Clear Debt Relief Through Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Overwhelming medical bills, credit card balances, and personal loans can make finding a fresh financial start feel impossible. Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy allows individuals to discharge qualifying unsecured debts while immediately stopping creditor harassment, wage garnishments, and foreclosure through an automatic stay. At Robinson & Henry, our experienced bankruptcy attorneys guide you through the means test, maximize Colorado property exemptions, and help protect your key assets.
Common Reasons Coloradans File for Chapter 7
Chapter 7 offers a fresh start for people overwhelmed by medical bills, credit card balances, and personal loans. Here are some of the most common reasons people turn to Chapter 7:
Unsecured debt has become unmanageable, and income falls below the state's median for a household of the same size
Creditor harassment, wage garnishments, or foreclosure have already started
You want to discharge qualifying debt quickly rather than commit to a multi-year repayment plan
Home and vehicle equity fall within Colorado's protected exemption amounts, making it possible to keep both
How Our Colorado Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorneys Can Help You
Filing triggers an automatic stay, immediately stopping creditor harassment, wage garnishments, and foreclosure. Here's how we can help:
Guide you through the means test to confirm you qualify
Maximize Colorado's property exemptions to help protect your home and vehicle
Identify which debts can and can't be discharged, since obligations like child support, taxes, and student loans typically aren't eligible
Ensure all your debts are properly listed so all eligible debts are discharged
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FAQs
In Colorado, the means test determines the income limitations for Chapter 7 bankruptcy filings. To file, your income must be lower than the median income for a household of the same size in the state.
Yes, you can keep your house and car after filing Chapter 7 in Colorado if the value of each asset doesn’t exceed the threshold protected amount
The Homestead Exemption and Consumer Debt Protection Act increased the equity you can protect in your home – up to $250,000 or 350,000 if you are over 60 or live with a disability.
For cars, the protected amount is $15,000 per vehicle or $25,000 if you are over 60 or live with a disability. However, you can still lose your car if you have fallen behind on payments.
Not all debts are eligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy relief. Certain debts such as child support, alimony, taxes, student loans, or debts resulting from intentional harm or a DUI cannot be discharged. Furthermore, any debts you didn’t list in your bankruptcy filing will not be discharged.
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