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foreclosureIf you are struggling financially and have not been able to keep up with your mortgage payments, a personal bankruptcy filing under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 can suspend foreclosure actions and help you get a fresh financial start. There are also ways that you can avoid foreclosure without filing for bankruptcy. You want an experienced attorney to help you understand your options, so that you can make decisions that are in your best interests. Simply allowing your home to be foreclosed upon without understanding your options can lead to serious consequences that follow you for years. We understand the pressure and pain of falling behind on a mortgage. We can help you protect yourself and your family. We care about our clients and their well-being. We are not here to judge you; we are here to help you get the protection promised to you by the U.S. Constitution.

Experienced at Stopping Foreclosure for Our Clients

At Lawrence & Associates, we provide comprehensive and experienced counsel to people throughout Northern Kentucky and the Greater Cincinnati area who face foreclosure proceedings. We understand the stress and anxiety that come with financial difficulties. We take the time to listen carefully so that we can learn about your needs and goals, and tailor our representation to get the results you seek. Lawrence & Associates can help you with matters regarding foreclosure, debt liquidation, or debt repayment plans.

Questions we consider if you have received a foreclosure notice…

  • Have the foreclosure papers been properly filed by the mortgage company?
  • Is the current mortgage company the original mortgage company? If not, do they have the legal right to pursue foreclosure?
  • Has the current mortgage company padded the fees they are charging you?

Stopping Foreclosure Through Bankruptcy

Often, the fastest and most effective way to suspend foreclosure actions and save your home is through a Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing. When you file for bankruptcy, an automatic stay goes into effect, prohibiting your creditors from calling, writing or pursuing any legal action (outside of the bankruptcy) to collect on debt. Mortgage debt can either be discharged in a bankruptcy, if the property is going to be surrendered, or the debt can survive bankruptcy if you are attempting to retain the property. Chapter 13 can provide you with a structured way to catch up the mortgage arrearage in an interest and penalty free environment. If you want to delay a foreclosure to allow you to find alternate living arrangements, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy may be your best option.

If you file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, your debt relief normally includes…

  • Credit card debt relief
  • Medical bill debt relief
  • Collection calls must stop
  • Your assets are normally left intact allowing you to repay the debt (i.e., home, vehicles), and possibly reduce your payments, and/or interest owed.

If you file Chapter 13 bankruptcy, your debt relief normally includes…

  • Reorganization of credit card debt to possibly reduce interest, and extend the time to repay
  • Collection calls must stop
  • Your assets are normally left intact allowing you reduce your monthly payments, and possibly reduce interest.
  • All debts are repaid and lenders value your desire to repay them.

Stopping Foreclosure Through Loan Modification

Another option that will allow you to keep your home is the modification of the terms of your mortgage. Loan modification is not a cure-all, however. Unfortunately, we know of too many stories of people who tried to handle a loan modification effort on their own, only to have foreclosure proceedings filed against them when they thought a modification was in the works. Regardless of your situation, if you think foreclosure proceedings are imminent, you need to contact us.

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