by garywojtan | Sep 5, 2009 | Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 is designed for individuals with regular income who want to pay their debts but are unable to do so in a timely manner. The purpose of Chapter 13 is to enable financially distressed individual debtors to propose and carry out a repayment plan under which...
by garywojtan | Aug 29, 2009 | Bankruptcy
Personal bankruptcy generally is considered the debt management option of last resort because the results are long lasting and far-reaching. A bankruptcy stays on your credit report for 10 years, and can make it difficult to obtain credit, buy a home, get life...
by garywojtan | Aug 28, 2009 | Bankruptcy
The chapter of the Bankruptcy Code providing for adjustment of debts of an individual with regular income. (Chapter 13 allows a debtor to keep property and pay debts over time, usually three to five years.) Background A chapter 13 bankruptcy is also called a wage...