When you've completed a Chapter 13 bankruptcy repayment plan and earned a discharge, the hope is that your financial troubles are behind you. Life doesn't always unfold that neatly, though, especially ...

Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows people with regular income to repay debts over time, protecting assets and recovering financial stability. To qualify, individuals must meet income and debt limits and ...

8 or 6 Years Before Your Chapter 13 Bankruptcy You are eligible for a Chapter 7 discharge after 8 years have passed from the date you filed a prior Chapter 7 case and received a discharge; or after 6 ...

See if you qualify to lower your monthly payments, reduce multiple payments into 1 and become debt free in 24-48 months. Filing for bankruptcy should be a last resort, but it can give you a fresh ...

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Filing for bankruptcy should be a last resort, but it can give you a fresh start. There are different kinds of bankruptcy you can file; the one you choose depends on what you’re eligible for and how ...