Chapter 13 bankruptcy
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is called a wage earner's plan because it lets people who earn an income repay their debt (all or some) over time and keep their property.
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Before you file chapter 13 bankruptcy
- 10 Reasons to Consider a Chapter 13 BankruptcyPeter Alan Behrmann, attorney
Chapter 13 Allows you to Consolidate your Debts in to one Affordable Payment Chapter 13 is similar to a Debt Consolidation Plan with several big exceptions. First, you do not ordinarily have to pay
- Ten critical questions to ask your bankruptcy attorney before you hire him or herMari Jo Clark, attorney
The bankruptcy process is scary and the subject is so taboo that it is difficult to find guidance from those who have been there. Read on for the essential questions to ask an attorney at the first appointment in order to avoid harm and screen out inexperienced lawyers.
- THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF AN INITIAL BANKRUPTCY CONSULTATIONMari Jo Clark, attorney
This guide will tell you what you can expect at your initial bankruptcy consultation with a lawyer.
- Can I buy a new car before filing Chapter 13?Nashville, TN | 3 attorney answers
- Can one spouse file for bankruptcy without the other and how is the other spouse affected?Philadelphia, PA | 6 attorney answers
- Is my employer notified when filed a chapter 13 . And what happens if the judge does not except my payment planColumbus, GA | 5 attorney answers
Filing chapter 13 bankruptcy
- Do I admit to gambling when I file chapter 13 bankruptcy?Portland, ME | 4 attorney answers
- Can a Trustee Revoke My Discharge from Bankruptcy?Clint Spencer Dunaway, attorney
So youve filed bankruptcy and want to know if the Trustee can revoke your discharge? The answer is yes! A discharge is a release of a debtor from personal liability for certain dischargeable debts. A discharge releases a debtor from personal liability for certain debts known as d...
- The Chapter 13 Meeting of Creditors– What to ExpectLeon Henderson Rountree III, attorney
Have you recently filed Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? Do you have an upcoming Meeting of Creditors hearing? Many Chapter 13 debtors get a little nervous about the meeting since they are not exactly sure what to expect. So, I decided to take some notes on exactly what happens during ...
- When filing chapter 13, is it common for your tax refund to be intercepted by the IRS until the debt is satisfied?Covington, GA | 8 attorney answers
- Can a Trustee Revoke My Discharge from Bankruptcy?Clint Spencer Dunaway, attorney
So youve filed bankruptcy and want to know if the Trustee can revoke your discharge? The answer is yes! A discharge is a release of a debtor from personal liability for certain dischargeable debts. A discharge releases a debtor from personal liability for certain debts known as d...
- Bankruptcy - Objections to the Chapter 13 PlanShaye Larkin, attorney
This legal guide discusses objections to Chapter 13 Plans in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy cases. What is an objection to the Chapter 13 Plan? Not everyone may be happy with the Chapter 13 Plan you have filed
Making payments during chapter 13 bankruptcy
- What to Do After You File Your Chapter 13 Bankruptcy To Stay Proactive With Your CaseNathan Asher Berneman, attorney
Things you should possibly do after you file a Chapter 13 to reorganize your debts When making Plan payments directly to the Trustee If you are sending in monthly payments to the Trustee, make a copy
- Late Plan payments in your Chapter 13 bankruptcy caseThomas C Valkenet, attorney
I have just answered my tenth question about this, today. The questions all ask, "can I make a late payment," or "what will happen if my payment is late," or "can I skip a month?" The answer to all this is real simple: Don't be late or miss a payment without working something out...
- My husband has file chapter 13 bankruptcy can I take over the payment if my name is not on the bankruptcyKinston, NC | 3 attorney answers
- Can I buy or lease a car during bankruptcy?Avondale, AZ | 4 attorney answers
- How do I read the information listed on the National Data center for my chapter 13? $4000 balance on hand paying $850 per mo.Marietta, GA | 4 attorney answers
- Can you exit a Chapter 13 early, if so how?Norfolk, VA | 3 attorney answers
- What is. a scheduled amount and a claimed amount in a chapter 13?Covington, GA | 5 attorney answers
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