By Jeff Field | Published December 26, 2023 | Posted in Bankruptcy | Tagged Tags: chapter 7, disability benefits, SSDI, VA disability income | Leave a comment
How Disability Benefits Are Treated in a Bankruptcy Case
If you are considering filing for bankruptcy and are on disability, you may be concerned about how the case will affect the benefits you are receiving. Although they are deemed assets under bankruptcy law, disability benefits are generally protected from creditors by being covered by state and/or federal exemptions. However, having these benefits as part Read More
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Calculating Your Monthly Payment in a Chapter 13 Plan
A Chapter 13 bankruptcy, also known as a wage earner’s plan, helps you get out of debt trouble through a court-supervised repayment schedule. The most beneficial aspect of this remedy is that you can significantly reduce your total debt while being granted several years to pay it off monthly. During this time, creditors are barred Read More
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Can Filing for Bankruptcy Hurt Your Employment Status?
Deciding to file for bankruptcy is a significant event that you may fear will affect your life in multiple ways. Among your likely concerns is the potential impact of bankruptcy on your present employment status and future job prospects. However, there is less reason to worry than you might think. Generally, a personal bankruptcy should Read More
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Dealing With Discharge of Debts Based on Willful and Malicious Injury
Bankruptcy provides individuals and businesses with a fresh financial start by discharging or eliminating their debts. However, not all debts are eligible for discharge. One category of non-dischargeable debts are those stemming from willful and malicious injury. Creditors can challenge the discharge of such debts through an adversary proceeding, at which debtors can raise defenses Read More
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