Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Keep Your Property & Repay Debts Over Time

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Keep Your Property & Repay Debts Over Time

When you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you can wipe out some of your debt and pay off the rest over time with a repayment plan approved by the bankruptcy court. You may be able to:<br /><br /><br /><br /><li>avoid foreclosure<br /><br /><li>stop car repossession<br /><br /><li>reduce car loan debt<br /><br /><li>stop most debt collectors, and<br /><br /><li>remove junior liens from your home<br /><br /><br /><br />Here, you'll find clear explanations of the Chapter 13 process and worksheets to help you:<br /><br /><br /><br /><li>consider alternatives to bankruptcy<br /><br /><li>decide if Chapter 13 is your best option<br /><br /><li>determine if you qualify for Chapter 13<br /><br /><li>estimate your monthly plan repayment<br /><br /><li>find and work effectively with an excellent lawyer, and<br /><br /><li>rebuild your credit after bankruptcy<br /><br /><br /><br />This revised edition includes all the latest changes in bankruptcy law, including updated 50-state exemption tables, and important U.S. Supreme Court decisions.<br /><br /><br /><br />If you are considering or have decided to file Chapter 13 bankruptcy, Nolo’s <i>Chapter 13 Bankruptcy</i> is the essential guide you need to understand the procedures and law.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Please note:</b> This book does not cover business bankruptcies, farm reorganizations, or Chapter 7 personal bankruptcy. For Chapter 7 bankruptcy, see Nolo's <i>How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.</i>