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Life After Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Learn how Chapter 13 bankruptcy will affect your credit, how long a Chapter 13 notation will remain on your credit report, and how you can rebuild credit afterward by opening charge cards and checking for credit mistakes.
How Long Does a Chapter 13 Repayment Plan Last?
A Chapter 13 repayment plan can take three to five years to complete, depending on your income and the amount you must pay through the plan.
What Forms Do I Need for Bankruptcy?
Find out how to use and where to find the official bankruptcy forms debtors must complete in a bankruptcy case, including the petition and schedules used to disclose income, expenses, debts, assets, and property transfer information.
Should I Stop Paying Creditors If I'm Going to File for Bankruptcy?
Avoid wasting money paying debts that will be erased in bankruptcy by learning which creditors you can safely stop paying and which obligations you must pay to avoid losing a home, car, or other financed property.
Top Reasons to File for Bankruptcy Right Away
Some situations require filing for bankruptcy quickly. Learn about why if you're facing situations like foreclosure, repossession, eviction, wage garnishment, or a lawsuit, you can benefit from filing for bankruptcy fast.
What Happens to Tax Refunds in Bankruptcy?
Learn about tax refunds in Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, including how to protect them with a bankruptcy exemption when filing, and what to do if exemptions aren't available to cover the funds.
What Happens to Unsecured Debt in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
Find out how unsecured debt, like credit card bills, medical balances, personal loans, utility bills, and more is treated in Chapter 13 bankruptcy and how much you'll pay through a Chapter 13 plan.
What Is a "No Asset" Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case?
No asset Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases are common and simple. In a no asset Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, you keep your property and your creditors get nothing. Learn what an asset case is and how to file asset and no asset cases.
Firing and Replacing Your Bankruptcy Lawyer
Red flags indicating that it's time to fire and replace your bankruptcy lawyer include failing to return calls, not being able to answer your legal questions, missing deadlines or appointments, and more.
Using Chapter 7 Bankruptcy to Stop Wage Garnishment
Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy can stop wage garnishments and prevent you from losing money from your paycheck. Find out how the Chapter 7 automatic stay will temporarily stop wage garnishments.