Eligibility for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Not everyone can file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. There are some debt caps and limitations based on previous bankruptcy filings. And even if you meet these criteria, you still must propose a confirmable Chapter 13 plan in order to get past the first stage of Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Payments: What to Expect on a Low Income

Your chapter 13 bankruptcy plan payments will depend on your disposable income. Learn if low income filers qualify for chapter 13 and how much they have to pay.
Chapter 13 Rules: No Means Test Required

When Congress overhauled the bankruptcy laws in 2005, there was a lot of hubbub over the "means test." The good news is that if you plan to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the means test has no bearing

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