Like many in Tennessee who are considering bankruptcy, you may have thought about filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. As such, you are likely aware that doing so means you will pay back all, or a portion, of your debts through a repayment plan. At [nap_names...
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What is the role of the trustee in Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases?
Sometimes, those in Tennessee, and elsewhere, who are facing overwhelming debt, choose to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. In addition to the person filing, there are a number of people involved in the process, including the bankruptcy trustee. An often-overlooked cog...
Can you save your home by filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
Like many in Tennessee who are dealing with financial challenges, you may have considered filing for bankruptcy. However, the possibility of losing your home may have stopped you from taking this step. We are often asked at , what options...
How does Chapter 13 bankruptcy work?
When people in Davidson, and throughout Tennessee, are struggling with overwhelming debt, they often consider declaring bankruptcy. For individuals and couples filing jointly, Chapter 13 bankruptcy is one of the most common options. In order to ensure this is the...
The pros and cons of filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy
If you are like many people struggling with overwhelming debt in Tennessee, then you have likely considered bankruptcy. With several filing options available, it can be difficult to know which one is best suited for your situation. At , we...
Why balance in bankruptcy filing is important
When it comes to bankruptcy filing, some people may have a preference for one type of bankruptcy over another. Those who are considering filing for bankruptcy may also be more likely to file for Chapter 7 than Chapter 13 depending on whether they live, or vice...
Supreme Court finds refusal of plan confirmation not “final”
In a unanimous opinion, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the denial of a plan confirmation in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy is not a final decision, and therefore not appealable.The case involved an underwater homeowner who wanted to use a hybrid plan, but the bankruptcy...
Do you really want to file your bankruptcy without an attorney?
Many people file their bankruptcies without an attorney. This is permitted, and you can file "pro se," which means "for yourself." You may think it isn't that complex and you can save some money by doing it yourself. While you can save money if you successfully...
A bad idea made worse
Once something become enshrined in law, it can be difficult to dislodge. Take the sections of the Bankruptcy Code that prevent student loans from being discharged. These provisions date to 1978, and were based on some newspaper stories that suggested that some...
Child support and a Chapter 13 bankruptcy
Last time, we discussed the issue of child support and a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and we noted that while you cannot discharge a child support obligation in a Chapter 7, it might affect how you could collect that obligation if your former spouse filed Chapter 7.This...
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