Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Repay Your Debts (Chapter 13 Bankruptcy)
- Book Review,
by Robin Leonard
Orange County Register
In Nolo’s usual thorough fashion, here is a guide to an alternative to the typical Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.
Forbes Magazine
An excellent book that can guide you through the [Chapter 13] process.
Consumers Digest
An excellent resource...
Book Description
Scared to answer the phone (or even open the mail) because you're behind on your mortgage, taxes or other bills? Are creditors threatening foreclosure or repossession? Here's the answer! *Get out of debt without losing your property *Stop mounting fees and interest *Design an affordable repayment plan *Stop garnishments, attachments and foreclosure *Make a new start If you're at risk of losing property, or if you have overwhelming debts that can't be eliminated in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 13 can offer a solution. It enables you to reorganize your debts into a repayment plan you can afford, without losing any property. In this compassionate and comprehensive guide, personal finance experts Robin Leonard takes you through the entire Chapter 13 process, step by step, and shows you how to: *determine if you qualify for Chapter 13 bankruptcy *calculate the total amount of your debts and income *complete the official bankruptcy forms *devise a Chapter 13 repayment plan *file your forms with the bankruptcy court *stop a house foreclosure, make up missed mortgage payments and get back on track *pay off your tax debt *pay off your student loan, child support or alimony arrears *modify your plan when problems come up *represent yourself in bankruptcy court *deal with unexpected changes such as new debt, missed payments, loss of income The 6th edition is completely revised and updated -- it provides the latest legal documents and provides current bankruptcy-exemption laws for your state. Whether you work with a lawyer or file on your own, you'll find the information you need to take charge of your debts in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. This book covers bankruptcies that seek repayment of personal debt under Chapter 13 of the U.S. Bankruptcy code. It does not cover cancellation of debt (Chapter 7) or business or farm bankruptcies. For Individual Chapter 7 bankruptcy, see Nolo's How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.
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Scared to answer the phone (or even open the mail) because you're behind on your mortgage, taxes or other bills? Are creditors threatening foreclosure or repossession? Here's the answer! Get Out of Debt Without Losing Your Property Stop mounting fees and interest Design an affordable repayment plan Stop garnishments, attachments and foreclosure Make a new start If you're at risk of losing property, or if you have overwhelming debts that can't be eliminated in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 13 can offer a solution. It enables you to reorganize your debts into a repayment plan you can afford, without losing any property. In this compassionate and comprehensive guide, personal finance expert Attorney Robin Leonard takes you through the entire Chapter 13 process, step by step, and shows you how to: determine if you qualify for Chapter 13 bankruptcy calculate the total amount of your debts and income complete the official bankruptcy forms devise a Chapter 13 repayment plan file your forms with the bankruptcy court stop a house foreclosure, make up missed mortgage payments and get back on track pay off your tax debt pay off your student loan, child support or alimony arrears modify your plan when problems come up represent yourself in bankruptcy court deal with unexpected changes such as new debt, missed payments, loss of income Whether you decide to work with a lawyer or file on you own, get the information you need to take charge of your debts and get back on your feet. This book covers bankruptcies that seek repayment of personal debt under Chapter 13 of the U.S. Bankruptcy code. It does not cover cancellation of debt (Chapter 7) or business or farm bankruptcies. For Individual Chapter 7 bankruptcy, see Nolo's How to file for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.
Book Info
Consumer guide to repaying debts and recovering from Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Shows how to create a repayment plan, stop garnishments and attachments, prevent harassement from creditors, save property and belongings, and rebuild good credit. Softcover. DLC: Bankruptcy--United States--Popular works.
About the Author
Attorney Robin Leonard has been featured as a money and credit advisor on Good Morning America and CNN, and in publications across the country, including Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine, U.S. News & World Report, Money, Forbes and the Los Angeles Times. She is the author of many Nolo books including Money Troubles: Legal Strategies to Cope with Your Debts, Credit Repair, Take Control of Your Student Loan Debt, and Bankruptcy: Is It the Right Solution to Your Debt Problems? and co-author of How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples.
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