Sioux Falls Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorney
Experienced & Dedicated Legal Services in South Dakota
Chapter 7 – sometimes called “straight” bankruptcy or “liquidation” bankruptcy – is the most common form of bankruptcy in the U.S. When you file for Chapter 7, the court implements an automatic stay that prohibits creditors from attempting to collect or taking legal action. This puts a stop to harassing phone calls and letters.
If you are in overwhelming debt, Ronke Law can help you explore your options. If Chapter 7 is right for your situation and aligns with your financial goals, we can initiate the legal action. Our Sioux Falls Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer will ensure that you understand the process ahead and will provide the representation and support you need throughout your case.
Contact us at (605) 250-9988 for a free, initial consultation concerning your financial situation.
How Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Works
In this type of bankruptcy, a trustee designated by the court will collect your non-exempt assets, which will be liquidated to pay off your debts. The state of South Dakota provides a long list of assets that are exempt from bankruptcy liquidation, such as your home, car, certain personal property, wages, pensions, public benefits, and more. In many cases, little remains that will be liquidated.
Whatever can be liquidated is used to pay off your creditors and the rest of your debt is discharged – meaning you will no longer owe it.
This type of bankruptcy generally discharges unsecured debt such as:
- Credit card debt
- Medical and dental bills
- Personal loans
- Utility bills
- Back rent
- Collection agency accounts
If you owe collateral-based debt, such as house and car payments, you must continue to pay those to keep the assets. Other types of debt cannot be discharged include child support, spousal support, certain taxes, student loans, personal injury damages, and penalties owed to government agencies.
To learn more, call Ronke Law at (605) 250-9988 today.
Client reviews
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I highly recommend them!
“Eric and Maria were so professional and responsive to any questions I had! They really made this process so easy and never made me feel bad about having to file for bankruptcy. I highly recommend them! Thank you Eric for everything!”
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Eric and his assistant are great to work with, they both have been very on top of communication during such a stressful process.
“Eric and his assistant are great to work with, they both have been very on top of communication during such a stressful process. I felt at ease knowing that he is so experienced and knowledgeable in Bankruptcy, the process may have had some road blocks but”
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Professional Relationship
“Not only does he focus on his clients personal needs but spends additional time networking to grow his business relationships to help further serve his clients.”
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Compassionate & Understanding
“He is compassionate and understanding of your situation if you're filing for Bankruptcy, he is excited and your biggest supporter when getting your LLC set up, and when it comes to your will and trust he listens to whats most important to you”
- Kyle J. -
Exactly What Is Needed
“Eric is a very professional lawyer. He educates and guides you in a compassionate way through your legal process.”
- Judy A. -
Eric is Great to Have on Your Team
“I have recommended Eric to many people, including letting him handle my own personal matters. Give him a call for your legal matters.”
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Highly recommend.
“Always ready to help.”
- Vesna S. -
He kept me informed every step of the way!!!
“He will forever be my go lawyer if I ever need court assistance in the future.”
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Someone You Can Trust
“I would highly recommend Eric for any legal assistance you may need.”
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I highly recommend Eric at Ronke Law!!
“If anyone is starting or looking to switch a business over to an LLC, I highly recommend Eric at Ronke Law!!”
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Eric and his team are WONDERFUL!!!
“Eric and his team are WONDERFUL!!! Make the whole process easy and understanding! They always got right back to me when I would call or Email them! They all definitely went above and beyond. Thanks so much Eric, Maria and Mackenzie and anyone else on the b”
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Eric offers better financial options than the other lawyer we met with and opportunities to help build our credit back
“My husband and I had decided to file for bankruptcy and it wasn't an easy decision to make. We had worked really hard to get where we were at. We met with two different lawyers and out of the two Ronke Law was the better fit for us. Eric and his staff were”
- Lindsay M. -
Great Attorney
“Great to work with. Always available to answer questions. Great Attorney”
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Stellar Communication
“He is extremely professional and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing legal advice.”
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Knowledgeable and Is Committed to His Clients
“Eric did a great job helping with my living trust. He is very knowledgeable and is committed to his clients.”
- Todd S. -
We would definitely recommend him to others.
“Mr. Ronke answered all of our questions throughout the process and knew exactly how to help us through it. We would definitely recommend him to others.”
- Judy N. -
Eric is so knowledgeable and explains it in a way that everyone can understand.
“I finally met with him a few years ago because I wanted to make sure my son was taken care of in the event that something would happen to me.”
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Very Smooth Process
“Was a very smooth process to set up an LLC. It really has paid off to have it all filed correctly and was able to bring up other start-up questions that are good to go over ahead of time.”
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A Conscientious and Authentic Attorney
“If you are going through legal situations where you are not sure to turn, I definitely would encourage anyone to talk with Eric at Ronke Law.”
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Eric gets back to me fast.
“Eric gets back to me fast. Answers all my questions timely. It was very apprectiated.”
- Melvin V.
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