Published On: June 29, 2022
In Chapter 7 FAQ, the means test was discussed. A change in the concept of “disposable income” in Chapter 13 makes things more difficult. §1325(b)(2) Official form B22C is used. The difficulty is that under [...]
Published On: June 29, 2022
For payments paid into the plan, the Trustee serves as the disbursing agent. The Trustee also evaluates the plan and challenges those that do not, in the Trustee’s opinion, fulfill the Bankruptcy Code’s criteria for [...]
Published On: June 29, 2022
According to statistics from the Bankruptcy Court, only around 2% of people who file without a counsel ever succeed in a chapter 13. This figure predates the 2005 Reform Act, which significantly increased the complexity [...]
Published On: June 29, 2022
To file a chapter 13 bankruptcy, you must first: •Before filing complete the Credit Counseling for Consumers Class. •Have sufficient regular income to meet monthly living expenses allowed by the chapter 13 Trustee, as allowed [...]
Published On: June 29, 2022
How does Chapter 13 operate? In Arizona, persons who pursue their chapter 13 case without an attorney have a failure rate of at least 98 percent. Petition, Schedules, Statements of Affairs, and other [...]
Published On: June 29, 2022
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a repayment plan that protects the debtor from collection actions throughout the repayment period and discharges any unpaid balances of dischargeable debts at the conclusion of the repayment period. The discharge [...]
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