A person, otherwise known as Chapter 13 debtor, who files a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case may generally retain a motor vehicle. In fact, if current on the loan payments, a debtor may make monthly payments on the loan outside of the Chapter 13 repayment plan....
When life's problems cause you to get behind on mortgage payments with the resulting consequence that you face the possibility of the foreclosure of your family's home, bankruptcy may help save it. After all, your home is the most important, vital asset that you own. How...
A chapter 13 discharge is distinct from a chapter 7 discharge. A chapter 13 discharge releases a chapter 13 debtor from the legal obligation to repay all debts provided for by the plan or disallowed, with some exception. Some debtors may fail to complete their...
Bankruptcy debtors with questions related to the meaning of a discharge in a bankruptcy case should consult with experienced and knowledgeable bankruptcy counsel. A chapter 13 discharge, which is distinct from a chapter 7 discharge, releases a chapter 13 debtor from the legal obligation to...
An experienced bankruptcy attorney like Alberto Montefalcon has the expertise and experience to assist all chapter 13 debtors who must reorganize and file a chapter 13 repayment plan. Additionally, a chapter 13 plan must be able to withstand any objection by creditors and be confirmed...
If you are facing debt problems, bankruptcy may be a viable solution. The experienced Sacramento metropolitan area/Northern California defense attorneys at the Montefalcon Law Offices are here to help you if your financial position necessitates the consideration of a bankruptcy case filing under Chapter 7,...
Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code provides for the adjustment of debts of an individual with regular income permitting a debtor to retain property and pay debts over a time period defined by federal law. By filing a chapter 13 bankruptcy case, debtors propose a...
Federal law, specifically Title 11 of the United States Code, sets forth the statutes governing the various types of bankruptcy relief. Different chapters of Title 11, specifically chapters 7, 11, and 13, detail the most common types of bankruptcy relief. Today's blog summarizes the type...