A Sample Judgment Lien, Undone
Here's an example showing why a judgment lien on your home is dangerous, and how bankruptcy can solve this problem.
“Avoiding” a Judgment Lien on Your Home in Chapter 13
Both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 can wipe away judgment liens. But doing so under Chapter 13 can be better when used with its other benefits.
Erasing a Judgment Lien from Your Home’s Title
The potential ability to get rid of judgment liens from your home's title is an impressive benefit of bankruptcy.
The Judgment Liens that Can Be “Avoided” from Your Home’s Title
Bankruptcy can't get rid of most creditor liens on what you own. But judgment liens on your home are an exception.
A Fresh Start by “Avoiding” a Judgment Lien on Your Home
Bankruptcy doesn't just give you a fresh start by writing off debts. It frees up your home by often getting rid of its judgment liens.
Chapter 7 and Chapter 13–Selling Your Home in the Near Future and Protecting Its Increased Equity
Have the flexibility to sell your home when you want, giving time for it to add equity, while keeping creditors away from that equity.
Chapter 7 and Chapter 13–Avoiding Judgment Liens on Your Home
An underappreciated benefit of filing bankruptcy is that you can usually remove judgment liens from your home's title.
Mistakes to Avoid–Selling Your Home out of Desperation
If you're hurting financially and getting pressured to sell your home, first get bankruptcy advice to potentially save you lots of money.
Making Sense of Bankruptcy: Erasing a Judgment Lien from the Title to Your Home in a Chapter 7 “Straight Bankruptcy”
A judgment lien puts a cloud on the title to your home. Bankruptcy can often get rid of the underlying debt and the judgment lien as well.
Thanksgiving Week: Giving Thanks for Special Home-Saving Tools-Part 2
Save your home by "avoiding" judgment liens and "stripping" your second (or third) mortgage off your title.