More Articles by Cara O'Neill

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: What If I Have a Lot of Equity in My Home?

If you can’t exempt all of your home equity with a bankruptcy exemption, you should expect to pay a substantial monthly payment in Chapter 13. Find out how the equity in your home can affect your Chapter 13 payment.

Will I Lose All My Property If I File for Bankruptcy?

Find out why Chapter 7 filers lose property not protected by a federal or state bankruptcy exemption and why Chapter 13 filers pay to keep nonexempt property through the repayment plan.

Property Abandonment in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Not every asset gets sold in Chapter 7. Learn when a trustee abandons property, how the process works, and how you could keep what you thought you'd lose.

Voluntary and Involuntary Bankruptcy Petitions

Whether a bankruptcy case is voluntary or involuntary depends on who initiates it. Learn how creditors can file an involuntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy by filing against an individual or corporation.

What Are Some Good Questions To Ask a Bankruptcy Attorney?

Learn the questions to ask to learn whether you should hire a particular bankruptcy lawyer or whether you should continue your bankruptcy representation search.

Deficiency After Car Repossession: Will I Still Owe Money?

The money owed after a car repossession is known as a “deficiency.” If a court issues a deficiency judgment, the lender can collect the money you owe for the car repossession deficiency using a wage garnishment, bank levy, or property seizure. Learn more.