Menu
Bankruptcy: Foreclosures
Minnesota Foreclosure Law Firm
If you are behind on your mortgage payments, the mortgage company is able to obtain possession of your home through a process called foreclosure. In Minnesota, a mortgage company has to follow procedures to make sure that it is done properly.
The most common process a mortgage company will take is a foreclosure by advertisement. You will first receive a letter from a law firm indicating the intent to begin the foreclosure process. This letter will include a number of contacts to provide for assistance and programs that may help in certain circumstances.
You will have at least a month later until you’ll receive a notice of foreclosure sale. That will provide you with a six-week notice period where the foreclosure must be advertised in a local publication, typically a newspaper. The notice will have the date of the pending sale that will be conducted by the sheriff in the county where the house is located.
It is always important to be in contact with the law firm conducting the sheriff sale to obtain the amount that must be paid to cure the default on the mortgage. You also can verify that the sheriff sale has not been postponed. Filing a bankruptcy before the sale occurs will act to stop it. Chapter 13 can be used to force the mortgage company to accept smaller payments of the arrears to allow you to get caught back up. You will be required to make the ongoing regular monthly mortgage payment while you are in Chapter 13.
Experienced Foreclosure Attorneys
If you need a trusted law firm to take care of your foreclosure issues in the greater St. Cloud, MN area, contact the professionals at Heller & Thyen, P.A. today!
Ask A Question
There are certain debts that a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy does not allow you to discharge. Some of these debts include:
1. Recent taxes
2. Student loan debt
3. Child support obligations
4. Spousal support obligations
5. Debts not listed in the Chapter 7 Petition
6. Credit that was obtained from fraud
7. Debts with co-debtors – your co-signer will be liable for the full amount of the debt unless they also file bankruptcy
Dana
“Fast, efficient and friendly! Would and will recommend to everyone I know who needs an attorney. Very pleased how smooth the process was!”
★★★★★ 5/5
Brian
“Heller and Thyen were very informative in helping me decide what type of bankruptcy to file and how the process works. I will recommend them to anyone who needs financial help.”
★★★★★ 5/5
Jason
“Robb was very professional about my case and treated me like a real person who needed help. I would recommend him to anyone who needs legal help.”
–
★★★★★ 5/5
Mandy
“Heller & Thyen were truly wornderful to work with!
It’s so helpful to have always lawyers that truly care about the people who they are working with.”
★★★★★ 5/5
