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Will Filing For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Remove A Tax Lien?
Although you can get rid of some tax debts in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, if a tax lien has been recorded against your property, you are unlikely to be able to remove it in Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Learn your options.
How Long Will Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Take?
A Chapter 13 case lasts between three and five years, depending on the length of your repayment plan. However, the plan payment itself can't last longer than five years. Learn more.
How Medical Bills Are Treated in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
If you're drowning in medical bills, discover how Chapter 13 bankruptcy caps what you repay on medical debt, discharges the rest, and stops collection calls immediately.
How to Value Personal Property in Bankruptcy
Learn how to calculate the value of property when completing Schedule A/B: Property and discover how property values affect whether you lose or pay for assets in Chapters 7 and 13.
Should I List Pending Lawsuits in My Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case?
Like all assets, pending lawsuits and claims must be listed in the Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition and schedules. Purposefully failing to disclose lawsuits and legal claims is a form of bankruptcy fraud.
Chapter 13 Post Petition Debt
If you've incurred new debt during Chapter 13, here's how post-petition debt works, your three options, and what it means for your repayment plan.
How to Value Your Home in Bankruptcy
Your home's bankruptcy value could decide whether you keep it or lose it. Here's how fair market value is calculated and which valuation method fits your case.
Paperwork You'll Need to File for Bankruptcy
Get organized before you file. This checklist covers the tax returns, proof of income, and financial records you'll need to complete your bankruptcy paperwork correctly.
Free Bankruptcy Forms
If you're not sure which bankruptcy forms you actually need, this guide sorts the official U.S. Courts forms by chapter and category so you can find—and file—the right ones fast.
Texas Bankruptcy Exemptions
Texas offers some of the most generous homestead protection in bankruptcy, but you must choose state or federal exemptions. Here's how each list works and what you risk losing.