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Helping individuals and families regain control of their financial futures

Welcome to Bankruptcy for Indiana! For many families in the Indianapolis, Indiana area, financial hardship may leave you uneasy and unsure of who you can turn to for your bankruptcy needs. We understand that bankruptcy can be a scary process, especially if you are doing it alone. But you don’t have to.

Located in Indiana, Bankruptcy for Indiana is a bankruptcy law firm helping hundreds of individuals and families regain financial control and have a fresh start in life. Offering affordable pricing and payment plans, bankruptcy attorney Timothy Rowe and Bankruptcy for Indiana have extensive experience helping people file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

We will guide you every step of the way so that you get the fresh financial start that you deserve. Read more about our mission: “Helping individuals and families regain control of their financial futures.”

Take Back Your Life with
Bankruptcy for Indiana

Clear your debt, protect your assets, and move forward with confidence

Eliminate

  • Harassing creditor calls
  • Foreclosure threats
  • Wage and bank account seizures
  • Vehicle repossession
  • Utility shutoffs
  • IRS actions and lawsuits

Protect

  • Your home and vehicle
  • Your paycheck and future earnings
  • Your household essentials
  • Retirement and insurance funds
  • Social Security benefits
  • Tools you need for work
  • Your health and peace of mind

Discharge

  • Overwhelming credit card debt
  • Payday & personal loans
  • Medical bills
  • Certain tax debts
  • Bad mortgages & timeshares
  • Old judgments and fines
  • Stress, worry, and fear

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Indiana Bankruptcy Services

Our Indiana’s Trusted Bankruptcy Attorney And His Team Specialize In

Our bankruptcy attorney and his team take the stress out of bankruptcy by handling all of the legalities involved in the process.
From preparing and filing the petition to advocating for you before the bankruptcy trustee and the court, we’ll provide the
caliber of representation you need to make everything as thorough, convenient, and favorable as possible

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Chapter 7, often called straight bankruptcy, is a liquidation process designed to help individuals eliminate most unsecured debts quickly and efficiently. For many people, it’s the fastest path to a clean slate in most cases, the process takes less than five months from filing to discharge.

What You Keep

Contrary to common fears, filing Chapter 7 does not mean you lose everything. Both the State of Indiana and the federal government offer exemptions that protect your home, car, household items, retirement accounts, and more.

When Chapter 7 May Be Right for You

  • You want to eliminate most unsecured debts (credit cards, medical bills, personal loans).
  • You have limited income and little or no non exempt property.
  • You want a quick, clean start without a repayment plan.

If it turns out that some of your assets aren’t fully exempt, we’ll explore Chapter 13 bankruptcy as an alternative, so you can keep what matters most while still finding relief from debt.

Bankruptcy for Indiana will carefully review your financial situation, explain every option, and guide you through the process step-by-step.

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Chapter 13 is the chapter of the Bankruptcy Code that involves reorganization for individuals. Chapter 13 allows an individual to propose a plan to repay creditors over three to five years. In most cases, Chapter 13 allows you to pay your unsecured creditors (e.g., credit cards, medical debt, personal loans, etc.) only a fraction of what is owed. There are many reasons why Chapter 13 could be the right choice for you. Bankruptcy for Indiana will thoroughly review your options with you before you file.

Eligibility for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Unlike Chapter 7, most individuals qualify for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The following are the main requirements to file Chapter 13 bankruptcy:

1

You must have a source of income

Chapter 13 requires you to make monthly payments according to a Chapter 13 plan. You need a regular source of income to make these payments.

2

Your total debt balances must be below certain amountsAs of April 1, 2025, the limits are $526,800 for unsecured debt and $1,580,125 for secured debt.
As long as you meet these requirements, you should qualify to file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
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Why Choose Bankruptcy for Indiana?

Proven experience, personal attention, and a clear path to a fresh financial start
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Meet Your Legal Team

Dedicated advocate committed to guiding you through every step of the bankruptcy process

Timothy A. Rowe

Timothy A. Rowe is an experienced Indiana bankruptcy attorney and partner at Rowe & Hamilton with nearly 40 years of legal experience. He is committed to helping individuals and families eliminate overwhelming debt, protect their assets, and achieve a fresh financial start.

Tim provides compassionate, personalized guidance throughout the bankruptcy process, giving every client the honest advice and dedicated representation they deserve. He is also an author and speaker who is passionate about helping others both professionally and personally.

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Frequently Asked Questions?

What is Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a reorganization process that allows individuals with regular income to repay all or a portion of their debts through a structured payment plan lasting three to five years. Instead of liquidating assets, Chapter 13 helps you catch up on missed payments, protect your property, and often pay unsecured debts—such as credit cards and medical bills—at a reduced amount.

Chapter 7 bankruptcy involves liquidation and is sometimes called straight bankruptcy. For most people, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing is a fairly simple and quick proceeding. In most cases, it takes less than three months after filing for an individual to receive a discharge of debts.

Most individuals and businesses can file for bankruptcy if they meet certain requirements, which depend on the type of bankruptcy. An attorney can evaluate your specific financial situation to determine your eligibility and the most appropriate chapter to file.
Married couples have the option to file a joint bankruptcy petition, which is often more efficient and cost-effective than filing separately. It combines your debts and assets into a single case, but it is not required. You can discuss the pros and cons of joint versus individual filing with your attorney.

The duration of a bankruptcy case varies by chapter. A typical Chapter 7 case is completed in about three months. A Chapter 13 case, which involves a repayment plan, generally lasts between three to five years from the date the plan is confirmed by the court.

Bankruptcy laws are federal, but Indiana exemptions protect certain assets like equity in your home, a vehicle, and personal belongings. The immediate impact is an automatic stay that stops collection actions, providing relief. In the long term, it can offer a fresh start while allowing you to retain essential property under Indiana law.
Yes, but there are waiting periods between filings. The length of time depends on the chapter you previously filed and the chapter you wish to file now. For example, you must typically wait eight years after a prior Chapter 7 discharge to file another Chapter 7 case. An attorney can advise you on your specific timing.
Not necessarily. In a Chapter 7 case, many assets are protected by state and federal exemption laws. In Indiana, exemptions can shield your home, car, retirement accounts, and household goods. In a Chapter 13 case, you typically keep all your assets while repaying a portion of your debts through a court-approved plan.

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