Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

The bankruptcy process can be a relatively lengthy one. Each form of bankruptcy has slightly different requirements. Individuals typically understand that Chapter 13 bankruptcy takes substantially longer than Chapter 7 bankruptcy because of the repayment plan required...

It’s always wise to consider the timing of your filing for bankruptcy. However, if you’re being hounded by creditors and drowning in debt, the sooner you do it, the better you’ll likely feel.    Those whose bankruptcy filing precedes or coincides with the holiday...

The decision to file for bankruptcy is one that can set you on a new financial path. This is your chance to have a fresh start, but the process might be mystifying for some individuals. One thing that you might be curious about is what the bankruptcy trustee does....

Acceleration clauses are common additions to home mortgages. They often hide under the radar. However, if they are triggered — by your actions, inactions or external factors — these clauses can herald huge problems for you. Let’s do a deeper dive and learn more about...

Different kinds of bankruptcy work better in different situations. Reviewing the differences between the various kinds of bankruptcy can help people choose the best way to file. Many individuals may look to a Chapter 13 bankruptcy to protect their assets and income...

Filing for bankruptcy allows you to temporarily halt collection activity and potentially discharge your unsecured debts, like credit card balances or medical debt. However, your biggest debt may not be an unsecured one. Your mortgage is secured by your home, which...

There is as much as $33 billion in annual child support payments that are exchanged in the U.S. every year. That amount is only about half of what existing court orders dictate should be paid annually. Some parents likely struggle to afford their payments. These same...

Chapter 13 bankruptcy involves setting up a repayment plan, with the approval of a bankruptcy court judge, to pay off your debts step by step over a period of years. This has the advantage of protecting your home, car and other assets from creditors. At the same time,...

Bankruptcy is a legal procedure that absolves the debtor in Durham, NC, of certain unsecured debts. Debtors often wonder about the fate of their home in bankruptcy, which depends on the type of bankruptcy. It is possible for debtors to keep their home if they meet...

Individuals in North Carolina who file a bankruptcy petition are requesting a federal court to protect them from creditors. The court will oblige this request by putting a hold on collection activity and lawsuits. The petitioner will also enjoy a repayment plan that...