What is a Chapter 13 plan?
This entry is part 2 of 10 in the series Chapter 13 FAQsWhen a debtor files for Chapter 13 bankruptcy relief certain documents are filed with the court, one of which is the Chapter 13 plan. The other documents filed are the bankruptcy petition, schedules and statement...
What is confirmation of a Chapter 13 plan?
This entry is part 3 of 10 in the series Chapter 13 FAQsWhen a debtor files for Chapter 13 bankruptcy relief, he or she must file a Chapter 13 plan. A Chapter 13 plan is a written document that essentially is a roadmap for the entire case. It is the basis for the...
Can a bankruptcy 13 plan be modified?
This entry is part 4 of 10 in the series Chapter 13 FAQsYes. A debtor can file a motion at any point during the case to modify the terms of a confirmed Chapter 13 plan. As a little background, the debtor would have filed the chapter 13 plan when the case was filed. A...
Who is a Chapter 13 trustee?
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...Social
