Tag: chapter 13 bankruptcy Archive
Getting Divorced in the Midst of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Recently, I sat down in a consultation with a woman who was concerned about the status of her Chapter 13 bankruptcy in connection with a pending divorce. She wasn’t even sure how to ask the question, but after a bit of discussion we decided that what she really wanted to ...
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What Happens When You Miss a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Payment?
A Chapter 13 bankruptcy is often referred to as a reorganization bankruptcy. It allows people who see a regular income to create a plan to repay all or a designated part of their debt through the bankruptcy court and the assistance of a bankruptcy trustee. Under the Chapter 13 bankruptcy, ...
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Can I Strip a Second Mortgage?
When filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you may be able to strip a second mortgage if there is no equity in your home after the first mortgage. In this instance, the second mortgage can be treated similar to any other unsecured lien (like a credit card debt) and the debtor ...
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Lease-to-Own Property and the Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
There are all kinds of ways to get overwhelmed by debt. You might start off with a little bit of credit card debt, and then add a mortgage. A little while later you may throw in an auto loan or two. Along the way, you may be very friendly with ...
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Can a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Payment be Deferred?
When you declare Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the bankruptcy court determines a set pay schedule for a pre-determined amount of time. In cases where unforeseen events cause major dips and dives in the income of bankruptcy filers post-bankruptcy, they can come up against a major problem: the inability to make the ...
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Southern California Bankruptcy: How Exactly Does this Work?
Filing bankruptcy is intended as a protection for consumers from overwhelming debt. It seems simple at the outset, but it’s like having a house built. If you’ve never done it before, it seems like a simple concept. You look at them and then decide which one you like best and ...
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Chapter 13: Involved with Credit Unions for Home Loans
Working with credit unions when you are in good standing is great, however it is very difficult when you are behind on your loan payments. They take it personally when a customer defaults on a payment agreement or the debt becomes discharged during a bankruptcy. They have lost money when ...
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“Working a Deal” with your Mortgage Lender Post-Bankruptcy
In some situations, a mortgage lender will get in touch with a homeowner years after they filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy suggesting that they “work a deal.” Is it possible to work a deal with your mortgage lender post-bankruptcy? The quick answer is yes! It sounds like an appropriate time ...
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Bankruptcy and Home Loans: What’s the Best Way to Save Your Home?
While divorce and separation are often caused by financial trouble, they can also lead to financial trouble. For instance, who keeps the house? Who makes the payments on the house? Who benefits from all the payments already made on the house during the years the marriage was intact? What happens ...
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Protecting Your Home Equity and Bankruptcy
Many who find themselves in financial straits worry about the fact that they have worked hard to purchase a home and pay substantial sums of money towards paying off the loan so they could own outright. When the time comes that you realize that you are about to be sued ...
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