Did you know that your time in Chapter 7 is an ideal time to negotiate extremely favorable buy outs or payment terms for secured debts? Because you have the option to surrender secured collateral that may have lost significant value, secured creditors are usually willing to accept pennies on the dollar.
On February 22, 2012, the Court issued the In re: Bowden decision. The Bowden decision will affect the way attorneys and their clients approach reaffirmation agreements in the Eastern District of North Carolina (EDNC).