Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

What is the “Best Effort” Requirement in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

Individuals who cannot qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, have the option of filing for bankruptcy under Chapter 13, where a repayment plan is made to pay off your creditors. According to Los Angeles based bankruptcy law firm Recovery Law Group, confirmation of the repayment plan takes place after you show your “best efforts” to pay back your creditors. This is also known as the disposable income test, wherein your disposable income will be used to clear your dues. Filing of a repayment plan in case of Chapter 13 bankruptcy is followed with its review by the bankruptcy trustee [...]

2019-07-24T09:29:04+00:00
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What Happens in a Chapter 13 Confirmation Hearing?

Chapter 13 bankruptcy involves the creation of a repayment plan. In this case, all nonpriority unsecured debtors are paid over a period of 3 to 5-years, some portion of the debtor’s disposable income to settle their dues. A bankruptcy trustee is assigned by the court to oversee the proceedings and to distribute the dues as per the repayment plan. However, the proposed plan gets confirmed only after the approval of the judge at the Chapter 13 confirmation hearing. However, bankruptcy lawyers of Dallas based law firm Recovery Law Group inform that there might be objections to the plan. [...]

2019-07-24T09:27:46+00:00
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Difference Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Individuals can file for bankruptcy under chapter 7 or chapter 13. There are differences in the way these two chapters function. Bankruptcy attorneys of Dallas based law firm Recovery Law Group, highlight some of the common differences between the two chapters. This is essential for people to know which chapter would work best in their situation. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy This is also known as liquidation bankruptcy and is used to wipe out unsecured debts like credit card and medical bills. People whose income is less than the state median can file under this chapter. Filing for bankruptcy ensures [...]

2019-07-23T12:49:39+00:00
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What is Chapter 13 Debt Release?

Bankruptcy is sometimes inevitable. It is not one of the most favorable situations to be in. But it is important to make the right moves to be able to come out of bankruptcy and to evade the creditor’s torture. When thinking or learning about bankruptcy, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 discussions are very common. Chapter 13 is a better alternative than Chapter 7 in most cases. In case you need to determine which is best for you and why; do not hesitate to log on to Recovery Law Group  to gain a deeper insight. What is Chapter 13 bankruptcy [...]

2019-07-12T12:36:57+00:00
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Use Chapter 13 Bankruptcy to Prevent Foreclosure of Your Home

One of the major benefits of filing for bankruptcy is the automatic stay. From the date of the bankruptcy filing, an automatic stay is enforced which puts a hold on all collection actions including threatening phone calls and messages, repossession, and foreclosure. This has to be abided by all parties concerned and failure to do so can result in a legal battle as was seen in case of Caridad Hileman. The California resident filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy but her case was dismissed. She didn’t want to lose her house to foreclosure, hence she filed again after a [...]

2019-07-16T12:25:01+00:00
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Can any 3rd Party Take Advantage of Automatic Stay in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy is confusing and terrifying to most common people. Though there are benefits associated with it like automatic stay and discharge of unsecured debts at the end of the bankruptcy, sometimes, a bankruptcy case might be ‘hijacked’ by another debtor who wishes to take advantage of your bankruptcy case and the subsequent automatic stay. Automatic stay helps in putting arrest to all collection actions by creditors including repossession, foreclosure, threatening emails, phone calls, etc. However, Los Angeles bankruptcy lawyers https://bankruptcy.staging.recoverylawgroup.com/ inform, creditors may request a relief from the automatic stay clause. This happens in case debtor “participated in [...]

2019-07-12T12:38:13+00:00
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Debt Limits under Chapter 13 Increased; All you need to know

Chapter 13 bankruptcy is distinguished from Chapter 7 bankruptcy norms in terms of complexity. Chapter 13 is much simpler and involves less calculation of various factors like a net of income/expenses, debt, etc. But there are some other factors to be considered for Chapter 13 eligibility. These factors can be listed as follows- The chapter is applicable only for individuals hence, business or trusts won’t qualify The individual should not have a recent disqualification Should be able to demonstrate strong sources of money for making the payments for the plans Should have debts within the Chapter 13 debt [...]

2019-07-11T10:37:18+00:00
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Get to know everything about Chapter 13 Bankruptcy through Dallas Attorneys

Finding yourself on sticky financial wicket can be traumatic for many people. Often accumulated debts make a person unsure of what to do next. As per Dallas bankruptcy lawyers’ Recovery Law Group bankruptcy is one of the best options available. However, filing for bankruptcy requires you to choose from a number of Chapters, each specifically designed to help people get over financial problems. In case, you are unsure which chapter suits your case, Chapter 13 might be your best chance for starting afresh. Chapter 13 bankruptcy works best for people with reasonably sufficient disposable income which can be [...]

2019-06-20T11:17:57+00:00
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What is The Difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

Falling behind on payments can have drastic results. You are almost never able to come out of the vicious cycle of dues and payments. Bankruptcy can help you come out of grave financial situations. However, it can be quite confusing as there are a number of chapters under which individuals or organizations can file for bankruptcy. It is therefore important to consult a bankruptcy attorney to help you, who can guide which chapter will provide you better options. Bankruptcy lawyers, such as those of Los Angeles based law firm Recovery Law Group can help you understand the difference [...]

2019-05-20T09:43:30+00:00
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Know the Chapter 13 Payment Plan

The ‘Wage Earner Bankruptcy’ or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, is designed for those individuals who seek to repay their debts over a period of time. They have the ability to execute the repayment with a designated plan and hence seek the protection using the Chapter 13 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. These individuals or debtors are The kind of people who are owners of properties that cannot be exempted under Chapter 7 The ones who possess mortgage amounts, past dues or car loans and seek towards the repayment over time without being enforced to foreclose The type of folks who have debts from student loans which cannot be discharged using Chapter [...]

2019-05-10T13:29:34+00:00
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