Chapter 13 bankruptcy is filed in federal bankruptcy court in the flier’s home state, but each state has its own rules concerning exemptions, or property that you can keep when filing for bankruptcy.
This type of bankruptcy allows a debtor to repay creditors according to their disposable income, or money that is left over after essential bills are paid. Debtors can keep nearly all of their property unless they have substantial assets than can be liquidated to help to satisfy their debts.…
If you are drowning under a sea of debt, then you might be seriously considering bankruptcy. However, there are actually two different kinds of bankruptcy, and they are very different in how they play out. To help you decide which is best for you, here is a comparison of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies.
What is the ultimate result?
With Chapter 7, some of your assets will be sold off and all applicable debts will be erased.…
You may be in a huge financial bind for a number of reasons–a job loss, huge medical bills, or even just spending beyond your means. If you have reached a point where the debt you owe is far beyond what you are able to pay back, and you can’t afford to make monthly minimum payments on that debt, filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy may be a solution. There are many benefits to filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy when the debts you owe are overwhelming, such as:…
