Eligibility for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Payments: What to Expect on a Low Income

When you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you must commit to a repayment plan that will pay off some or all of your debts over three to five years. Your monthly payments will depend on your debts and your income. Some debts must be paid in full in Chapter 13, regardless of your income. If you don't earn enough to pay off these debts, the judge won't confirm your Chapter 13 repayment plan.

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

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

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