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Pros and Cons of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

Filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy can provide much-needed relief if you are overwhelmed with debt and struggling to keep up with payments. Under Chapter 13, you repay a portion or all of your debt, allowing you to keep assets like your home or car. What Is Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

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Common confusion between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy

Roths Child Law

While people have many bankruptcy options, typically, people only file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy – two of the most commonly used debt relief solutions. Here’s what you should know: What is Chapter 7 bankruptcy? What is Chapter 13 bankruptcy?

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and Student Loans

Sawin & Shea

Though every situation is different, contacting an attorney that specializes in bankruptcy can be the first step in achieving financial freedom. Will My Student Loans Be Discharged if I File for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? While getting student loans fully discharged through bankruptcy is rare, it is not impossible.

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Dismissed. Can I Refile?

Sawin & Shea

Filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help you improve your financial situation. Unfortunately, not everyone filing Chapter 13 will complete the repayment process. Unfortunately, not everyone filing Chapter 13 will complete the repayment process.

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How Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help to prevent foreclosure

Roths Child Law

Fortunately, there's a potential remedy available: Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Chapter 13 bankruptcy, often referred to as a "wage earner's plan," allows individuals with regular income to develop a plan to repay all or part of their debts over three to five years.

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How are Medical Bills Treated in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

Filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 will wipe out (discharge) your medical debt along with other unsecured debt, but you must have low enough income to pass the means test in order to qualify for it. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is discussed below. We are here to help.

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The differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy

Roths Child Law

With that said, the vast majority of filers do not have any of their assets sold during the bankruptcy process. On the other hand, Chapter 13 bankruptcy is known as a reorganization bankruptcy. The debtor pays a bankruptcy trustee, who then distributes the payments to the creditors.