# Cornerstone Debt Relief

> Louisville bankruptcy and debt-relief firm representing Chapter 7, Chapter 13, foreclosure-defense, and creditor-harassment cases since 2007. Free initial consultation, transparent flat-fee pricing on most filings, and the procedural urgency to stop garnishments and foreclosure within days of retention.

## Services
- **Chapter 7 Bankruptcy** — Liquidation bankruptcy for clients who qualify (means-test eligibility based on Kentucky median household income). Discharges most unsecured debt — credit cards, medical bills, per
- **Chapter 13 Repayment Plans** — Reorganization bankruptcy for clients with regular income who don't qualify for Chapter 7 or who want to keep secured assets through structured repayment. 3–5 year repayment plan, 
- **Foreclosure Defense** — Foreclosure defense including challenges to standing, robo-signed documents, RESPA violations, and HOEPA violations. Pairs with Chapter 13 filing for clients who want to keep the h
- **Creditor Harassment & Wage Garnishment Defense** — FDCPA violations (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act), TCPA robocall violations, garnishment release motions, and creditor-lawsuit defense. We can stop wage garnishments inside day

## Frequently asked questions
### How much does bankruptcy cost?
Chapter 7 flat fee: $1,400–$1,850 plus $338 court filing fee. Chapter 13 flat fee: $4,500 plus $313 court filing fee (most attorney fees paid through the plan, not up-front). Foreclosure-defense and creditor-harassment hourly with retainer (typically $1,500–$3,500). Free initial consultation.

### Will I lose my house and car?
Usually no. Kentucky's homestead exemption protects a substantial portion of home equity, and the federal motor-vehicle exemption protects most vehicles. Chapter 13 specifically protects against foreclosure and repossession through structured repayment. We tell you exactly what's at risk at the consultation.

### How long does it stay on my credit?
Chapter 7: 10 years on credit report. Chapter 13: 7 years. But practically, most clients see credit scores recover faster than expected — typically rebuilding to 650+ inside 18–24 months post-discharge with normal credit-rebuilding habits. The discharge itself often improves credit because debt-to-income ratios drop dramatically.

### Can you stop a garnishment this week?
Yes. Bankruptcy filing creates an automatic stay that stops garnishment immediately. We can file emergency cases inside 24–48 hours of retention when garnishment is imminent. The garnishment funds in your most recent paycheck are sometimes recoverable in the bankruptcy estate too.

### Is bankruptcy the only option?
No. For some clients, debt negotiation, Kentucky homestead-exemption planning, or simply waiting out the statute of limitations is a better path. We're honest at the consultation about which option fits. About 20% of our consultations end with a non-bankruptcy recommendation.

## Contact
- Phone: +15025550167
- Email: intake@cornerstonedebtrelief.example
- Address: 401 W Main St, Suite 1900, Louisville, KY, 40202
- Service area: Louisville · Jeffersontown · St. Matthews · Fern Creek · Shively · Greater Louisville Metro · Southern Indiana
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