Oregon Bankruptcy

Chapter 7 bankruptcy may help eliminate debt and silence creditors. If that sounds good to you, talk to a local Oregon bankruptcy attorney about your bankruptcy options.

We’ll connect you—at no charge—to an Oregon bankruptcy lawyer today. Simply plug in your ZIP code below and fill out a quick bankruptcy evaluation form to get started.

Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Oregon

Whether you’re only beginning to consider Chapter 7 bankruptcy as a way to relieve your debt or you’ve determined that bankruptcy is the right course for you, you’ve come to the right page. Oregon residents considering Chapter 7 bankruptcy can get the basic information to help them make informed decisions about their financial futures.

We at Chapter7.com know how eager you are to escape your debt, so we’ve made beginning the bankruptcy process easier than ever.

All you have to do is fill out the above free online case evaluation form to be connected with an Oregon bankruptcy lawyer. Or, if you’d like to learn a bit more about what to expect from your Chapter 7 case, you can do that as well.

Oregon Bankruptcy Law

You may know that Chapter 7 bankruptcy is sometimes called “liquidation.” This name refers to the liquidation process, in which a bankruptcy trustee can sell non-exempt assets to pay creditors. Under Oregon bankruptcy law, non-exempt assets are those that do not fit into the following categories:

Homestead:

• Up to $30,000 worth of a single filer’s property. Or up to $39,600 worth of a residence for joint filers.
• Up to $23,000 worth of one manufactured home. Or up to $30,000 for joint filers.

Wages: Generally, 75 percent of wages are exempt.

Vehicle: One vehicle worth up to $2,150.

Personal Property:

• Up to $600 worth of books, pictures and musical instruments.
• Up to $1,800 worth of clothing, jewelry and other personal items.
• Up to $3,000 worth of professional tools, books and trade tools.
• Up to $1,000 worth of domestic animals.
• Up to $3,000 worth of furniture, household goods, radios, one television set, utensils.
• All professionally prescribed health aids.

Connect with an Oregon Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorney

Oregon bankruptcy law can be difficult to understand and apply in some cases. If you’re considering filing bankruptcy, you may be able to benefit from the counsel of an Oregon bankruptcy attorney.

To get in touch with a bankruptcy lawyer practicing in your region of Oregon today, all you need to do is fill out the above free online case evaluation form or call us at 877-226-6844 and we’ll connect you. Starting your bankruptcy case has never been easier, so why delay any longer? Fill out our form and get started today.

Note: Keep in mind all laws are complex. If you need legal advice or want to fully understand how these laws affect you, please speak with a local attorney.

Laws may have changed since our last update. For the latest information on your state’s bankruptcy laws, speak to a local bankruptcy lawyer.