By Jeff Field | Published May 27, 2024 | Posted in 19COVID-, Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 | Tagged Tags: bankruptcy protection, coronavirus, debt limits | Leave a comment
Chapter 13 Debt Limit Scheduled to Return to Lower Level if Congress Does Not Act
Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress in 2022 passed the Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment and Technical Corrections Act (BTATCA). This legislation greatly expanded the scope of relief granted to debtors under the Small Business Reorganization Act (SBRA) and Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. Specifically, the law raised debt limits for filers, expanding eligibility for bankruptcy Read More
Read MoreHow Long a Bankruptcy Filing Remains on Your Credit Report
Filing for bankruptcy is a financial decision that can provide relief for individuals overwhelmed by debt. However, it’s natural to wonder about the long-term consequences, particularly regarding credit status. One of the most common questions asked is: how long does bankruptcy stay on your credit report, and how does it impact your ability to obtain Read More
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Debunking Myths About Bankruptcy
Debt can feel like a heavy weight, dragging you down and making it difficult to see a way out. When considering financial options, many people considering bankruptcy are held back by common misconceptions about eligibility for the relief and about possible negative economic repercussions. To be clear, the purpose of bankruptcy is to give debtors Read More
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Why Creditors Might Object to Your Chapter 13 Plan
Chapter 13 bankruptcy offers a path for debtors to repay creditors over time and avoid asset liquidation. Although debtors create their own plans and propose them to the court for approval, creditors themselves have a say in the process. They can file objections to a proposed repayment plan that they believe doesn’t treat them fairly Read More
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