by GPurkis | May 14, 2020 | Chapter 13 |
This entry is part 10 of 10 in the series Chapter 13 FAQsLien stripping allows a Chapter 13 debtor to remove a junior mortgage secured against the debtor’s real property. Lien stripping does not apply to first mortgages. First mortgages on residential real estate...
by GPurkis | Mar 19, 2020 | Chapter 13 |
This entry is part 9 of 10 in the series Chapter 13 FAQsIn a Chapter 13 case, the deadline (bar date) for creditors who have claims against the debtor is detailed in the Notice of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Meeting of Creditors and Deadlines. The notice is mailed to all...
by GPurkis | Mar 5, 2020 | Chapter 13 |
This entry is part 8 of 10 in the series Chapter 13 FAQsA proof of claim is a document filed by a creditor for the right to payment as against the bankruptcy estate. Proofs of claims can be filed by a wide variety of creditors such as general unsecured creditors...
by GPurkis | Feb 20, 2020 | Chapter 13 |
This entry is part 7 of 10 in the series Chapter 13 FAQs A Chapter 13 debtor is entitled to a discharge upon successful completion of all payments under his or her chapter 13 plan. The Chapter 13 discharge is broader than a Chapter 7 discharge. It is important to...
by GPurkis | Feb 6, 2020 | Chapter 13 |
This entry is part 6 of 10 in the series Chapter 13 FAQsA Chapter 13 debtor is entitled to a discharge upon successful completion of all payments under his or her Chapter 13 plan. By the time of the entry of the discharge, the debtor would have already completed the...
by GPurkis | Jan 23, 2020 | Chapter 13 |
This entry is part 5 of 10 in the series Chapter 13 FAQsA Chapter 13 trustee is an individual who is appointed by the U.S. Trustee’s Office to be the trustee of the bankruptcy estate of each person who files for Chapter 13 bankruptcy relief. Bankruptcy judges do...
