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Before you agree to a repayment plan for a chapter 13, you should know how to figure the debt repayment amount in a chapter 13 so that you know which secured debts you will be paying on first and how the remaining unsecured debts are paid, if at all. The repayment plan can go as long as one year to five years until the discharge... more »
In personal bankruptcy matters, both federal and state laws apply, but the requirements for commencing a bankruptcy action vary from state to state. Due to the complexity of bankruptcy law, most people considering bankruptcy retain an attorney to represent them in court and draft the bankruptcy petition and statement of financial... more »
Statistics from the United States Federal Court show a total of 967,831 bankruptcies filed between June 2007 and June 2008. Individuals and families encountering difficult financial circumstances have the option of filing for a discharge of debts under federal law. Those opting for do-it-yourself filings may save a couple hundred... more »
Bankruptcy is a way to relieve consumers who are suffering with an enormous amount of overwhelming debt. It allows the consumer to be released from their debts either completely or partially. A bankruptcy remains on the consumer's credit file for 10 years.
Bankruptcy is a matter of federal law. If the federal bankruptcy law is... more »
Bankruptcy in the United States is a under the jurisdiction of the national government. The Department of Justice includes a distinct department of specialists specifically to act in the role of trustee in bankruptcy cases. The U.S. Trustee program, created in 1978, is charged with promoting the efficiency of the bankruptcy process... more »
Debt management is an important part of personal financial planning, as it can be a useful way to increase your purchasing power and build a... more »
If you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the case should take about four to six months to complete. Once you or your attorney have submitted all... more »
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is referred to as "debt adjustment" bankruptcy because it is a proceeding that allows a person who has an income to create a... more »
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a court-approved debt-repayment plan that lasts two to five years, and requires the consumer to pay with his disposable... more »
Personal bankruptcy occurs when a consumer who owes a lot of debt realizes he is unable to pay it and needs to file for court relief of their... more »
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