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When a debtor reaffirms a debt, he is essentially excluding that debt from his bankruptcy proceeding on the debtor’s home. Filing Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy results in an “automatic stay” that immediately stops any foreclosure proceeding on the debtors home. Under Chapter 7, the debtor has the following options: 1) retain the home, “reaffirm” the …
Federal bankruptcy laws were established by the United States Congress to provide individuals and organizations with a “fresh start” by allowing them to legally eliminate all or a portion of their debts and to start anew. Federal bankruptcy laws were designed to help those in financial distress—not to further burden or hinder them. Despite the …
The following expenses are typically considered as “allowable living expenses” in a Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy proceeding if reasonable in amount: ● Rent or home mortgage payment (including lot rented for mobile home)● Electricity, natural gas, butane● Cable television● Internet service● Water and sewer● Telephone (including cellular phones)● Trash service● Home maintenance/repairs● Food● Clothing● …
Frequently Asked Questions About Bankruptcy What is Bankruptcy?Bankruptcy is a federal program established to provide debt relief to persons and organizations suffering from financial difficulties. Different types of bankruptcy relief are available under various chapters of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The two primary forms of bankruptcy relief available for individuals are under Chapters 7 …
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a debt repayment plan that protects the debtor from collection action during theplan and discharges (forgives) any unpaid balance of dischargeable debts at the end of the plan. Chapter 13is available to individuals that have regular income and have liquidated, unsecured debts not exceeding $336,900 and secured debts not exceeding $1,010,650. …
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the most common type of bankruptcy and is available to individuals, married couples, corporations and partnerships. Chapter 7 is a liquidation proceeding in which the debtors non-exempt assets, if any, are sold by a court-appointed “trustee” and the proceeds distributed to creditors according to priorities established in the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. …
Chirnese L. Liverpool, Esq. is the managing partner of the Law Offices of Chirnese L. Liverpool, established in 2008.
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