More Articles by Cara O'Neill
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The Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Repayment Plan
Chapter 13 debtors must draft a legally compliant repayment plan that repays creditors some or all of what's owed over three to five years. Learn about the requirements the debtor must meet to receive court approval.
How Much Debt Do You Have to Have to File Bankruptcy?
You don’t need a minimum amount of debt to qualify for bankruptcy but it should be enough to outweigh the fact that bankruptcy will impact your credit and deprive you of your ability to file again soon.
Is Bankruptcy a Good Option for Struggling Small Businesses
Each bankruptcy chapter offers unique benefits, and understanding these dynamics will help you choose the best solution for your small business needs. Or, you might find the better choice is filing an individual bankruptcy. Learn why.
Postbankruptcy Discrimination: What Is and Isn't Allowed
Learn about laws that protect you from most postbankruptcy discrimination by the government and private employers and how they can be circumvented sometimes.
Requesting a Debtor's Exam, Documents, or Written Answers
Before a judgment creditor can collect a money judgment received after a lawsuit, the creditor must first find assets. Learn about the discovery tools available to judgment creditors and how they're used.
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy vs Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Both Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy are reorganization chapters that require debt repayment over time. While Chapter 11 bankruptcy is primarily filed by businesses, it's also a choice for individuals who don't qualify for Chapter 13.
Do I Need a Lawyer to File for Bankruptcy?
If you have a simple enough bankruptcy case, you can file for Chapter 7 without hiring a bankruptcy lawyer and save the legal fees. Our DIY bankruptcy quiz helps you assess the complexity of issues in your bankruptcy case.
Adversarial Proceedings in Bankruptcy
Sometimes, after you file for bankruptcy, a dispute arises concerning a debt you included in the bankruptcy, and you, the creditor, the trustee, or some other interested party must file a separate case in the bankruptcy court. Learn more.
Objecting to a Wage Garnishment
The procedure to challenge a wage garnishment depends on the laws of your state, your court's procedures, and the type of debt you owe. Learn more about the options available to those facing wage garnishment.
The Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Process
A typical Chapter 7 bankruptcy case is relatively straightforward. You will spend most of your time completing the bankruptcy petition, schedules, and other forms, which will require you to list your debts, assets, financial transactions, and so on. Once you've filed your paperwork, the bankruptcy trustee takes over your case.