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Are cosigned or guaranteed debts treated differently than other debts?

April 26, 2017cosigned debts guaranteed treated

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Are cosigned or guaranteed debts treated differently than other debts?

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Yes. Only the person who files for and is granted Chapter 7 bankruptcy is no longer liable for debts but cosigners and guarantors are. Thus, creditors can collect the debt from those who cosigned or guaranteed the debt.