Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Help
Credit Card Debt Relief in Pennsylvania
Reviewed by Sean P. Quinlan, Attorney
Credit-card debt is unsecured and almost always dischargeable in bankruptcy. Chapter 7 wipes it out in about 90 days. Chapter 13 pays a portion through a 3–5 year plan and discharges the rest.
What you should know
Common credit-card creditors we deal with include Capital One, Discover, Chase, Citi, PNC, Wells Fargo, Synchrony, and Comenity. Once we file, the automatic stay stops collection calls, lawsuits in Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court and Court of Common Pleas, and any pending bank-account or tax-refund attachments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions
No. There's no minimum debt threshold, though most clients filing for credit-card debt alone have at least $7,500–$10,000 to make the costs worthwhile.
No. Federal law requires every debt to be listed. You can voluntarily continue paying any creditor after discharge if you choose to maintain that relationship.
Most Pennsylvania filers keep their home and vehicle. We can elect federal bankruptcy exemptions, which protect a significant amount of home equity plus a vehicle, household goods, retirement accounts, and a wildcard for anything else. We walk through your assets before filing so there are no surprises.
We charge a flat attorney fee that is fully disclosed and agreed to before you engage the firm. Court filing fees and the two required credit-counseling courses are separate. Many clients pay the attorney fee in installments before filing.
Chapter 7 stays on your credit report for up to 10 years; Chapter 13 for up to 7 years. In practice most clients see their FICO score improve within 12–24 months because their debt-to-income ratio drops dramatically and they can demonstrate on-time payments on new credit.
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Service areas
Bankruptcy help in your Pennsylvania county
I file Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases in all 67 Pennsylvania counties. Start with your county or city below, or see every service area.
- Berks County Bankruptcy Attorney
- Cumberland County Bankruptcy Attorney
- Lycoming County Bankruptcy Attorney
- Philadelphia County Bankruptcy Attorney
- York County Bankruptcy Attorney
- Centre County Bankruptcy Attorney
- Luzerne County Bankruptcy Attorney
- Westmoreland County Bankruptcy Attorney
- Lancaster County Bankruptcy Attorney
- Gettysburg Bankruptcy Attorney
- Beaver Bankruptcy Attorney
- Damascus Bankruptcy Attorney
- Wilkes-Barre Bankruptcy Attorney
- Norristown Bankruptcy Attorney
- Lebanon Bankruptcy Attorney
- Lackawanna County Bankruptcy Attorney
- Montgomery County Bankruptcy Attorney
- Butler County Bankruptcy Attorney
- Mercer County Bankruptcy Attorney
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