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What Happens If the Bankruptcy Trustee Objects to My Chapter 13 Plan?
Learn why the bankruptcy trustee might object to your Chapter 13 plan, how you'll find out, and whether your response should counter the objection or include amending your plan.
Priority vs. Nonpriority Debts in Bankruptcy
Find out why some debts, like recently incurred taxes and domestic support obligations, are categorized as "priority" debts that must be paid before most others when money is available for creditors in bankruptcy.
Should You File for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy After a Chapter 7 Discharge?
Filing for Chapter 13 after Chapter 7 allows a debtor to pay debts not erased in bankruptcy over time while keeping creditors at bay.
Steps in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Case
Learn about the Chapter 13 process, which begins with filing initial paperwork and continues until the completion of the three- to five-year repayment plan, at which point the court "discharges" or eliminates qualifying debt balances.
Should I Refinance Before or After Bankruptcy?
Discover your options if you are considering bankruptcy but would like to refinance your mortgage and lower your rate, including whether it's best to refinance before or after bankruptcy.
How to Complete Bankruptcy Schedule J: Your Expenses
Schedule J: Your Expenses lists current monthly expenses and is used to determine whether you can afford to repay creditors in Chapter 13. If you can, but you filed for Chapter 7, the court will likely convert your case to Chapter 13.
Can My Bankruptcy Case Be Reopened After I Receive a Discharge?
The bankruptcy court will often reopen a closed bankruptcy case when a valid reason exists, such as the debtor needs to file a course certificate or has additional property or assets that the court must administer.
Qualifying for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy if Your Income Is High
Filers whose income is higher than the state median will qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy if, after deducting allowed expenses, insufficient income remains to make reasonable creditor payments through a Chapter 13 repayment plan.
What Is a Proof of Claim in Bankruptcy?
If a creditor wants to get paid in bankruptcy, it must file a proof of claim form with the court. Find out what to include in a proof of claim form and when to file it.
The Bankruptcy Notice to Creditors: What Happens Next?
When you file for bankruptcy relief, the court sends notice of your case to all creditors listed on your petition. Find out what happens when creditors receive notice of your bankruptcy and when you might want to provide notice yourself.