Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Role of your Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustee

When a Chapter 13 bankruptcy is filed, the debts are generally reorganized and repaid within five years. The creditors receive the dues over a three to a five-year term and the administration of this plan is monitored by an appointed trustee, exclusively for Chapter 13 filings. Here is a brief list of the bankruptcy trustee’s duties with regards to Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing – Reviewing all associated paperwork of the filing Reviewing of the repayment plan for its compliance to bankruptcy laws Collecting the payments as per the plan and distributing the same to the creditors Executing the [...]

2025-08-21T11:54:11+00:00
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Does filing bankruptcy relieve you of debts?

It is probably a myth that many of us have come to believe that bankruptcy relieves one of all debts. Although it may sound attractive about not being obliged about settling your creditors and make a new start with your business, there are some facts to the discharge of debts that one needs to clearly understand about – it may be a surprise that bankruptcy conditions when filed do not eliminate all debts. When filing for bankruptcy using Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, the U.S. Bankruptcy code doesn’t enforce you to pay certain outstanding debts. The code was [...]

2025-08-21T11:37:21+00:00
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What are the Debt Relief Options for Small Businesses and their Owners?

Starting a business in uncertain times can go anywhere. Whether you reach the zeniths of success or taste failure, it is a matter of chance. The odds are stacked against you no matter which business you wish to start. A lot of financial capital, overhead expenses, and advertising are involved to make any business a successful venture. However, sometimes, business owners might find themselves struggling with these expenses, trying to stay afloat or make a profit. In case small business owners or start-ups are facing problems in managing their finances (personal or business) they might find themselves under [...]

2023-03-07T10:23:05+00:00
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All You Needed to Know About Personal Bankruptcy and Business Ownership

For people who are the sole proprietor of their business, filing for personal bankruptcy can have ramifications on the business ownership too. This depends on how the business was legally organized and the type of bankruptcy you have filed in the court. As per U.S. bankruptcy code, individuals can file for bankruptcy under two chapters, depending on their circumstances – Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. As lawyers of Los Angeles based law firm Recovery Law Group explain, Chapter 7, also known as liquidation bankruptcy is one of the most common types of filing done in personal bankruptcy cases. [...]

2023-03-07T11:15:28+00:00
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How to Decide the Bankruptcy Filing Chapter?

Bankruptcy is a common occurrence with many people in America turning to it to save themselves from overwhelming debts. Despite unique financial situations, many individuals, couples or even businesses are looking for options to file for bankruptcy. However, since situations are different for each of them, they need to choose the best-suited Chapter of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code under which they can file for bankruptcy. […]

2025-08-21T09:09:53+00:00
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Dealing With Business Debt? Can Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Help?

Many people wish to turn entrepreneurs and often succeed in their endeavors too. However, not every business idea takes you to the zeniths of the sky, some fight falls flat and leave you with a huge debt to clear. In case you belong to the latter category, there is no need to worry if you are looking to reorganize your debts. U.S. federal laws have come up with Bankruptcy Code to help individual and organizations to overcome their financial losses by filing for bankruptcy under various chapters. Small business owners in need of financial assistance can consider Chapter [...]

2025-08-06T07:23:09+00:00
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Bankruptcy Basis – How To Get Discharge in Bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy discharge varies on the type of bankruptcy chapter the case is filed under by the debtor. Bankruptcy discharge relinquishes a debtor from any personal liability for some specified types of debts i.e. a debtor is no longer legally bound to pay any debts that are discharged by the court. Since the discharge is permanent, creditors are prohibited from taking any action (legal action or communication with the debtor, letter, phone call, personal contact, etc.) for the collection of discharged debts. Though the debtor is not to be held personally liable for any discharged debts, a valid lien [...]

2023-01-12T08:34:44+00:00
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Bankruptcy – Get a Fresh Start

People often end up spending more than they earn making them unable to pay their dues. One of the best ways to protect yourself, according to Los Angeles based law firm Recovery Law Group is to file for bankruptcy. This offers a fresh start to people who are unable to pay their dues. They can liquidate their assets to clear their dues or form a repayment plan. Bankruptcy laws can be used to help protect financially unstable businesses too. […]

2025-08-21T08:16:58+00:00
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All You Wanted to Know About Bankruptcy Basis Process

The Bankruptcy Code is a uniform federal law which is used to govern all bankruptcy-related cases. According to U.S. Constitution Article I, Section 8, Congress is authorized to enact “uniform Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies”. The “Bankruptcy Code” (title 11 of United States Code) was thus enacted by the Congress in 1978 and has undergone several amendments since then. The bankruptcy process proceedings are governed by the Bankruptcy Rules (Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure) and local rules of each bankruptcy court. As per bankruptcy rules, a certain set of official forms are to be used in bankruptcy [...]

2025-09-05T13:20:11+00:00
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What is Homestead Exemption Bankruptcy?

Filing for bankruptcy is traumatic and shameful for many people. However, it doesn’t mean that you lose all your belongings when you file for it. Homestead exemption can help protect your home from going under the hammer, if it has more value than what you owe to the debt lender. If you file for bankruptcy under chapter 7, the bankruptcy trustee won’t sell your home if homestead exemption covers entire equity. In case you file under chapter 13, you get to keep your home but have to pay your creditors, as per your repayment plan, an amount equalling [...]

2019-05-06T09:28:57+00:00
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