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• Bankruptcy - Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Chapter 7 vs. Bankruptcy Chapter 13 - General Information You Must Know: Chapter 7 - This type of filing is what most people associate a bankruptcy with because none of the unsecured debts are repaid. Chapter 13 - This filing of bankruptcy is an option for those who want to pay their creditors but simply cannot afford it because of financial hardship. • FAQ - Chapter 13 Debtors This FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) has been prepared for someone who has just decided to file for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy and has questions about the process ahead, but those only thinking about a Chapter 13 should find it useful as well. • Chapter 13 Bankruptcy - an alternative to Chapter 7 Chapter 13 Bankruptcy - an alternative to Chapter 7. There are many reasons why people choose Chapter 13 bankruptcy instead of Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Find out if you are a good candidate for Chapter 13. • Learn about Chapter 13 Chapter 13 is an interest-free debt repayment plan through which you consolidate your debts and make a payment on your debt over a 3 to 5 year period. While in a chapter 13 debt repayment plan, the creditors cannot collect from you, and the creditors are required by a Federal Court order to adhere to the terms of the plan. • Chapter 13 Plan Calculator Best Case Bankruptcy offers a Chapter 13 Plan Calculator that allows you to determine the best possible plan for your client. Choose a treatment class for each creditor to determine when and how much the creditor will be paid in relation to other creditors, whether an interest rate applies, whether payments to the creditor will go through the plan or outside it, etc. • The Difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 The Difference Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? by Rebecca Berlin. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is the most common type of bankruptcy proceeding. It is a liquidation type of proceeding (as opposed to a reorganization proceeding). Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is what is known as reorganization bankruptcy. • Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 There are some differences between chapter 7 and chapter 13. Deciding which chapter is best for you will depend on your personal situation. Here at Arroyo & Associates, we will assist you in determining what is the best course of action for you. |