By Jeff Field | Published June 18, 2015 | Posted in Chapter 13 | Tagged Tags: stays | Leave a comment
Filing for Chapter 13 Protection
Bankruptcy can be a difficult bridge to cross but the benefits of the financial freedom it provides are usually well worth the risk. Many Debtors opt for the “fresh start” that Chapter 7 bankruptcy affords. However, there are numerous situations where a Chapter 13 bankruptcy is more appropriate, or even necessary. If a debtor is Read More
Read MoreValuing A Tax Lien In Chapter 13
When IRS or the Ga. Dept. of Revenue (“GDR”) file a fully secured claim in a Chapter 13 case based on a pre-petition filed tax lien, 11 U.S.C. Section 506(a) operates to limit the claim to the value that any Debtor (“D”) has in the property scheduled in Schedules A and B in the Chapter Read More
Read MoreLien Stripping of an Unsecured Junior Lien By A Homeowner In A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Is It The End Of The Line For A “Strip Off” Of A Wholly Unsecured Junior Lien By A Homeowner In A Chapter 7 Case? We should soon know. The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals located in Atlanta, GA is the appellate court for federal courts located in Georgia as well as those federal courts Read More
Read MoreWhat is a “Chapter 20” Bankruptcy?
There are occasionally times when individuals have financial problems that cannot be entirely solved by filing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. In these unique situations, it may be best to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy and then immediately file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, informally known as a “Chapter 20.” Why would you do Read More
Read MoreSeek Relief for Creditors Violating the FDCPA
In a recent bankruptcy court decision issued on 7-10-14 by the Federal Appellate Court in Atlanta, GA, it appears that debtors in Georgia who file a bankruptcy case to get a better control over their debts and to seek all of the relief the bankruptcy code allows will be allowed a huge bonus! During their bankruptcy Read More
Read MoreI Just Went Through a Foreclosure! Do I Still Owe the Mortgage Company and Property Taxes?
Going through a foreclosure can be a very trying time for anyone involved. To make matters worse, most homeowners do not know what happens to their liabilities after a foreclosure takes place. Do you still owe the mortgage company? Do you owe property taxes? What about my homeowner’s association (HOA) dues? This blog will address Read More
Read MoreWhat is a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure?
The government has established a number of programs to help distressed homeowners who are late on their payments, who are underwater on their mortgage, who are unemployed or who need assistance to refinance their home. The government describes these programs in detail at the website www.makinghomeaffordable.gov. All of these programs seek to help homeowners dealing Read More
Read MoreChapter 7 Bankruptcy: The Basics
Bankruptcy is a creature of federal law and is found in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution which states that Congress shall have the power to “establish a uniform rule of naturalization, and uniform laws on the subject of bankruptcies throughout the United States.” Thus, the ability to seek bankruptcy protection is a Read More
Read MoreFiling Bankruptcy to “Undo” the Mistake of Co-signing for Debt
Throughout our lives we will be faced with the opportunity to help out family and friends in need of financial assistance. A common way for people to achieve this is through co-signing on a loan. When you co-sign with someone else you make yourself equally liable for the debt with the co-borrower. If everything Read More
Read MoreHow to Manage Your Life and Your Money During Your Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Congratulations! You’re probably wondering why anyone would be congratulating you for filing for bankruptcy. You’ve done yourself a favor by taking the first step in rebuilding your financial life, while at the same time freeing yourself of the stress of managing debt. As you know, Chapter 13 is a payment-based bankruptcy that can take three to five years Read More
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