Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Repay Your Debts (Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Keep Your Property & Repay Debts Over Time) - Softcover

Leonard, Robin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1413301819 ISBN 13: 9781413301816

Publisher: NOLO, 2005

Synopsis

Bankruptcy laws are changing soon! If you're going to file, do it now. Are you behind on your mortgage, taxes, or other bills Are creditors threatening foreclosure or repossession Chapter 13 bankruptcy may offer a solution. It lets you reorganize your debts into a repayment plan you can afford-- and keep your house, car and other property. If Chapter 13 bankruptcy is for you, file before October, 2005. If you file later, you won't be able to keep as much of your property, and you'll be paying back your debts for a longer period. Use this book as a guide through the entire process. Find out how to: *figure out whether you qualify for Chapter 13 *calculate your debts and income *value your property and assets *create a repayment plan *fill out and file official bankruptcy forms *stop a foreclosure and make up late payments *pay off tax debt, child support, alimony and more *represent yourself in bankruptcy court The completely revised and updated 7th edition contains the latest * documents and provides current bankruptcy exemption laws for all 50 states. Please note: This book covers bankruptcies that seek repayment of personal debt under Chapter 13 of the U.S. Bankruptcy code. It does not cover cancellation of debt (Chapter 7) or business or farm bankruptcies. For individual Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, see Nolo's How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.

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About the Author

Robin Leonard is the author of many Nolo books including Solve Your Money Troubles and Credit Repair and co-author of How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples.

Edition details

• Publisher: NOLO
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1413301819
• ISBN 13: 9781413301816
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352