Can I purchase a car this week and file Chapter 13 next week?

In my district, purchasing a vehicle on the eve of bankruptcy would certainly trigger further inquiry into whether the purchase was done in bad...

Has your plan been modified to reduce the plan payment? If not, that needs to be done. Assuming the plan has been modified so that you are no...

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Should I file for bankruptcy?

I want to echo my colleagues advice to consult an experience bankruptcy lawyer in your area. But, generally speaking, if you are behind on your...

Is there a maximum percent of take home pay that a trustee can take in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.

In my district, the monthly payment will need to be at least enough to fund the plan in 60 months or less. And, generally speaking, the plan won't...

I filed bankruptcy years ago ,last year I started receiving calls from some of the same creditors what do I do?

By all means, give the creditors a copy of the discharge order. But if they persist, you may want to consider suing these creditors for violation...

It is normal for your attorney and trustee to work out a deal on a motion to retain insurance proceeds to buy a vehicle. Whether this is a "good...

Under section 1322(f) of the bankruptcy code, a 401k loan cannot be restructured by a chapter 13 plan. In addition, your 401k loan payment is...

I am almost three years into an active chapter 13 bankruptcy. Can I surrender my house now?

Modifications to a confirmed plan can be requested under section 1329 of the bankruptcy code. Arguably, section 1329 does not authorize the...