By Jeff Field | Published April 14, 2025 | Posted in Chapter 13 | Tagged Tags: Bankruptcies, chapter 13 | Leave a comment
Early Chapter 13 Payoffs and “100 Percent” Bankruptcies: Benefits and Risks
Millions of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, which means that a temporary setback can have longstanding negative consequences. Under the right circumstances, Chapter 13 bankruptcy can serve as a financial lifeline for people who cannot catch up with their debt obligations despite the fact that they’re earning a steady income. In this type of bankruptcy, Read More
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Options for When a Divorce Occurs During a Chapter 13 Repayment Schedule
Financial strain is one of the most commonly cited reasons for divorce in the United States. When one or both spouses are earning a steady income, a Chapter 13 repayment plan might be the best way for a couple to get their money issues and their relationship back on track. Chapter 13 bankruptcy involves a Read More
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Can You Complete Your Chapter 13 Repayment Plan Ahead of Schedule?
Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows individuals to reorganize their debts and create a repayment plan that lasts three or five years. One key benefit is that it gives filers the chance to keep their homes while paying down what they owe to creditors. As long as they abide by the schedule set forth by the court, Read More
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Modifying a Chapter 13 Repayment Plan Due to a Medical Crisis
Chapter 13 bankruptcy requires filing parties to abide by a strict repayment schedule lasting three or five years. These plans are crafted carefully by taking into account a debtor’s income and recurring expenses. No one can be sure what the future holds though, and there are instances where a medical crisis or some other unexpected Read More
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How Disposable Income is Calculated in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Homeowners and others who have a steady income but have fallen behind on their financial obligations frequently file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. This form of debt relief offers individuals the chance to stop harassment from creditors and catch up on what they owe based on a schedule lasting three or five years. Under Chapter 13, Read More
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What Is Considered During a Chapter 13 Feasibility Analysis?
For many people who have fallen behind on what they owe, a Chapter 13 bankruptcy seems like the right solution. This is particularly true for those who are earning a steady income, but can’t catch up after a financial setback, such as a divorce, accident, medical crisis or temporary job loss. Instead of discharging nonexempt Read More
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What Documents Do You Need to Create a Chapter 13 Repayment Plan?
Even if you’re earning a steady income, you might find yourself sinking deeper into debt because what you take home cannot keep up with what you owe. Often this occurs when someone did not work for a period of time, or when they incurred an unexpected expense due to a medical condition, auto accident or Read More
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Can You Buy a House While on a Chapter 13 Repayment Schedule?
Buying a home is a major part of the American dream for most people. Of course, it can be very difficult making that dream a reality. Securing the mortgage you need can be even tougher if you’re currently subject to repayment plan established in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. While it’s not impossible to buy a Read More
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Inflation Cited As Factor As Bankruptcies Increase
If you’ve felt extra financial pressure over the past couple of years, you’re not alone. Data from 2023 shows that bankruptcies are on the rise in the United States. While multiple factors have contributed to this increase, one significant driver is the persistence of inflation following the COVID-19 pandemic. As prices for essential goods and Read More
Read MoreChapter 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
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