Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows an individual with significant debt and significant income to halt collections practices by creditors and restructure his or her finances to pay the debt down over time. While abiding by the strict guidelines laid out for a Chapter 13 restructuring, some debtors may place a stay on collections regarding child support or spousal support, but the…
Filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be a lifesaver for many individuals, but it also requires a great deal of the individual. If you are considering a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, it is crucial that you consult with an experienced bankruptcy attorney to make sure that you understand the process and your obligations throughout the procedure. In broad strokes, a Chapter…
Filing for bankruptcy is never an easy decision. One of the most common fears that those considering bankruptcy carry is that they will have to forfeit their belongings and the life that they’ve fought to build in the process. While this is a well-founded fear in many respects, the good news is that under a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, a debtor…
If you’re considering a bankruptcy, it can feel overwhelming. This is a reasonable response to overwhelming debt, but not a helpful way to move forward. For many people, simply choosing a type of bankruptcy is a stumbling block in the path to a financial clean slate. For private individuals, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies both offer financial relief, but…
Many college students are unable to fully fund their education through scholarships and savings, which is why thousands of students graduate college already deep in debt with student loans. Student loans are quite common, but many people who take on this debt do not realize the significant impact that it can have for years, even decades down the road. If…
When a person begins to consider a bankruptcy, often he or she has many concerns about which pieces of his or her property can be exempted from the process. Persons with various investments have a good deal of homework to do if they want to fully understand which of their investments may withstand the process and which face the greatest…
It can be disheartening and overwhelming to know that you cannot manage your debt on your own. This feeling of helplessness may only get worse when you fall behind on your mortgage, eventually receiving threats of foreclosure from creditors. The threat of losing your home can make you feel like all hope is lost, but you may still have an…
The strength of the court to enforce bankruptcy rights is an important, if often misunderstood, aspect of the law. Individuals who choose to pursue a Chapter 13 bankruptcy generally enjoy the right to discharge debt, outside of a relatively small list of exceptions. This means that a debtor who properly executes a Chapter 13 plan and finishes making all of…
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is often misunderstood, but with proper care, it can be a lifesaving tool. In broad strokes, Chapter 13 is a way to create a structured payment plan to make good on your debts, while putting a halt to collection tactics. “But doesn’t a bankruptcy discharge debt,” you might be asking? Yes and no. Not all debts are…
Bankruptcy is often thought of as a process where people declare that they have no money and a court allows them to cancel their debt. In reality, the process is far more complex than this, and sometimes a person may take actions that are not permitted, complicating or canceling the bankruptcy entirely. An elected official in a Chicago suburb, who…