Relief - Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
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You can file for bankruptcy under chapter 13 if you are unable
to pay off your debts to creditors. Most people, at some time in their lives, may find themselves in situations
when they are unable to pay their debts because of expensive medical bills, marital problems, or extended credit
limits.
The problem becomes worse if you have creditors at your door demanding payments that you cannot make,
and threatening you with adverse circumstances or lawsuits if you don't pay up. In such situations, you can file
for bankruptcy under chapter 13 to seek relief from the court of law. The court can grant you the
permission to pay your debts, wholly or partially, in installments spread over a period of three years. In some
cases, the court may also give you five years to discharge your debts.
Once you obtain a stay from the court, the creditors can no longer harass you in any way. This is because the only
way they can contact you is through the court, so you will get relief from their incessant demands
to pay the loans due to them.
The court provides you with a docket number to protect you from your creditors. Once you show them the docket
number, they can no longer harass you or get you summoned by the court to dispossess you of your property.
You may be indebted to both secured and unsecured creditors. In most cases, the unsecured creditors receive only 10
percent of their debts. For instance, if you owe someone $2,000, you will be required to pay only $200 spread over
a period of three to five years. This means that you will have to pay just a few dollars in each
installment. Even in such cases, if there is some change in your income and you want
readjustment in your payments, you only need to inform the court and the necessary amendment is usually granted.
You must, however, be ready to pay additional court fee and the fee of your attorney. For more information on
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