A common misconception is that a Chapter 13 bankruptcy discharge is issued when a plan of reorganization is confirmed by the court. The discharge, however, is not issued until the debtor has...
If you owe tax debt and the IRS or state is coming after you, then a New Jersey chapter 13 bankruptcy may be an option for you.
Chapter 13 Following Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
If you have recently filed for a chapter 7 bankruptcy and received a bankruptcy discharge but want to find a way to keep your home from a potential...
While in all likelihood, your student loans will not be discharged through a bankruptcy proceeding, a chapter 13 bankruptcy may be an option that can help you manage your debt.
When debt becomes a real issue in an individual's life, it is clear that they must take action to reduce or alleviate these financial hardships. Seeking debt relief is not always an easy step to take...
Most people have a basic understanding of the difference between a chapter 7 bankruptcy and a chapter 13. Simply put, in a chapter 7 case, most debtors are not paying anything to creditors. In...
If you have filed a Chapter 13, you have encountered the Chapter 13 Plan. This is the repayment plan for your debts that must be submitted as part of the process in a Chapter 13. The plan, once...
The real estate bubble caused a great disruption in the market for homes in the United States. Home prices were driven up and then collapsed, taking with them much of the economy and many jobs. The...
Presently, in a chapter 13 bankruptcy, a chapter 13 debtor cannot modify the rights of a first mortgage holder on a home. However, as you would hear from an attorney, banktruptcy debtors may strip...