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A bankruptcy lawyer helps you get out from under debt you can't pay — stopping collections, lawsuits, garnishment and foreclosure — and decides with you whether Chapter 7, Chapter 13 or another option fits best.

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  • Am I eligible for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13?
  • What happens to my house and car?
  • Which debts will be wiped out?
  • What's your total fee, including filing?
  • How soon can collection calls stop?
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Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.

The Automatic Stay in Arkansas Bankruptcy
Arkansas bankruptcy automatic stay (11 U.S.C. § 362) immediately halts most collection actions, lawsuits, foreclosures, and wage garnishments the moment a bankruptcy is filed.
Chapter 11 Business Reorganization in Arkansas
Arkansas businesses can use Chapter 11 to reorganize debt while continuing operations. Subchapter V (small-business) streamlines for businesses with debt under ~$7.5M.
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in Arkansas
Chapter 13 ("reorganization" bankruptcy) lets Arkansas debtors keep their assets and repay debts under a 3- or 5-year court-supervised plan. The state's median household income (~$87,000 for a family of 4) controls plan length.
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Arkansas: Exemptions and Eligibility
Arkansas bankruptcy uses EITHER state OR federal exemptions. Homestead: Unlimited acreage value-capped at ~$2,500 (urban) / unlimited acreage on up to 80 acres (rural).
Debt-Collection Defense in Arkansas
Arkansas consumers facing debt-collection lawsuits have powerful defenses — federal FDCPA, state consumer protection laws, statutes of limitations, and proof requirements that collectors often can't meet.
Debts That Survive Bankruptcy in Arkansas
Bankruptcy is federal — but not all debts get discharged. Arkansas cases are filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas. Several debt categories survive bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy Means Test in Arkansas
Arkansas bankruptcy means test compares debtor income to median family income (currently ~$87,000 for a family of 4). Below median = automatic Chapter 7 eligibility.
Student-Loan Discharge in Bankruptcy in Arkansas
Arkansas student loans CAN be discharged in bankruptcy under the "undue hardship" Brunner test, plus DOJ's 2022 guidance has made it dramatically easier. Other federal options — IDR, PSLF, forgiveness — also relevant.
Wage Garnishment Defense in Arkansas
Arkansas wage garnishment is capped at federal limits (25% of disposable income or 30× minimum wage) — and Texas, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina ban most consumer wage garnishment entirely.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will bankruptcy stop collection calls and garnishment?

Filing triggers the automatic stay, which generally stops most collection actions, lawsuits, garnishments and foreclosures right away.

Chapter 7 or Chapter 13?

Chapter 7 wipes out most unsecured debt in a few months if you qualify. Chapter 13 sets up a 3–5 year payment plan and can help you keep a home or car.

How much does a bankruptcy lawyer in Marion cost?

Chapter 7 is usually a flat fee; Chapter 13 fees are often partly paid through the plan. Ask for the total, including court filing costs.

How many chapter 7 lawyers are listed in Marion?

There are currently 2 chapter 7 lawyers listed in Marion on CGMIMM.