When you've completed a Chapter 13 bankruptcy repayment plan and earned a discharge, the hope is that your financial troubles are behind you. Life doesn't always unfold that neatly, though, especially ...

Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy are common individual bankruptcies you can file to get some relief if you’re struggling to repay debt. Chapter 7 helps you discharge certain debts, while Chapter 13 ...

Filing for bankruptcy is a major financial decision, and understanding the different options is essential for making the right choice. Chapter 13 bankruptcy, known as a “wage earner’s plan,” is a ...

8 or 6 Years Before Your Chapter 13 Bankruptcy You are eligible for a Chapter 7 discharge after 8 years have passed from the date you filed a prior Chapter 7 case and received a discharge; or after 6 ...

Learn FHA guidelines for home loans after Chapter 13 bankruptcy, understand eligibility, the application process, loan terms, and ways to improve chances.

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. The decision to file bankruptcy is a heady one, but then there is the question of which type of bankruptcy to file. You have ...

Judge Caryl Delano found that where a Chapter 13 plan proposes to pay a secured creditor directly outside the plan, this "leaves unaffected" the rights of that creditor under 11 U.S.C. § 1322 (b) (2).

The two main bankruptcy options available to people overrun by consumer debt are Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. The options differ greatly in how they work and the relief they provide. Below are the basic ...

See if you qualify to lower your monthly payments, reduce multiple payments into 1 and become debt free in 24-48 months. Filing for bankruptcy should be a last resort, but it can give you a fresh ...

SAN FRANCISCO (CN) - A debtor can discharge a student loan in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan if the creditor fails to object after being notified of the proposed plan, the 9th Circuit ruled. United ...

These bankruptcy filings from U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Minnesota were filed in late 2008. Chapter 7 filings are a form of bankruptcy that involves total liquidation of assets. Chapter 13 ...

Filing for bankruptcy should be a last resort, but it can give you a fresh start. There are different kinds of bankruptcy you can file; the one you choose depends on what you’re eligible for and how ...