Blog posts in Chapter 13

One of the most important protections bankruptcy affords - and one could make the argument that it is the most important - is the protection afforded ...

Bankruptcy can be a stressful time in someone's life. They're dealing with financial terms and issues they're not overtly familiar with, creditors are ...

A Chapter 13 bankruptcy affords a debtor the opportunity to cram down certain secured debts to their actual value, not merely the principal balance ...

When you are preparing to file bankruptcy, it is best to discuss with your bankruptcy attorney whether you have any judicial liens against your ...

The idea of going to court can bring trepidation to even the calmest individuals. This is especially true in bankruptcy situations, where financial ...

According to a story published in the Chicago Tribune on November 13, 2013, Chicago-area foreclosure filings rose nearly 30% in October 2013. This ...

Bankruptcy law is complex and difficult to understand. Attempting to navigate the various rules, laws, and legal framework, not to mention completing ...

In some Chapter 7 bankruptcies, particularly those where assets are found and thus available for distribution to unsecured creditors, and all Chapter ...

Once a bankruptcy case is filed, a bankruptcy restraining order is automatically issued. This restraining order, which functions much like a typical ...