Chapter 13

Chapter 13 bankruptcy gives you an affordable repayment plan that you can use for the next few years — typically between three and five years — to pay back what you owe. Some of your debt may be forgiven, but…

Every small business owner starts out feeling positive and chasing what many consider the American Dream. They read stories about other companies starting in a garage and growing into an international powerhouse, and they can’t help but hope for that…

Bankruptcy feels like a personal matter, but you really want to think through all of the potential ramifications in advance. You’re worried that your employer may find out that you filed and then terminate your position. Even though you’re bankrupt,…

When debating between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you may be deciding if you want to have your debt forgiven after liquidating assets (Chapter 7) or if you want to pay the debt off through a repayment plan (Chapter…

You may have heard Chapter 13 bankruptcy referred to by its nickname: the wage earner’s plan. If you ever wondered why it got this nickname, it actually tells you quite a bit about how the process works. The general idea…

You opt to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. With your income, you know you can pay the debt off. You don’t want to lose any of your assets. You just need more time to pay. You don’t have to worry…

You’re behind on your mortgage payments and you’re facing foreclosure. You also have a lot of other debt from credit cards, personal loans and some medical bills. You have started considering bankruptcy, but you do not like how Chapter 7…

If you are wallowing in debt, you are likely having trouble finding a way out of it. Debt can pile up quickly. This is an issue that millions of Americans face each year. Bankruptcy is the best option available for…

A couple previously convicted for fraud following a hurricane have filed for bankruptcy, according to a report. The couple hails from Jasper and had been convicted in 2017 for theft and fraud due to diverting hurricane relief money illegally. The…

Life after filing for bankruptcy does not have to come to a grinding halt. Bankruptcy is an excellent option for those who have fallen on hard times financially. It is not the end of the road for you financially. In…