What is Chapter 13?

Aurora Illinois Bankruptcy Lawyers & Attorneys

David Siegel: My name is Davie Siegel. Today we're gonna be talking about Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases in Aurora, and I'm joined by my co-host Jesse Barrientes and a special guest, Isabella on set today. Jesse, welcome to the show.

Jesse Barrientes: Thank you, Dave.

David Siegel: Now, Jesse, you have been practicing bankruptcy for some time in Aurora, both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Most people know that Chapter 7 is a fresh start, start over kind of case. But today we're gonna be talking about a lesser-known case, which is Chapter 13 bankruptcy. What is Chapter 13 bankruptcy all about in a nutshell?

Jesse Barrientes: In a nutshell, a Chapter 13 is basically a consolidation or re-payment plan. What it does is it consolidates the actual legitimate consolidation of all of your debts secured and unsecured and it's paid. And after the plan term – it could either be 36 or 60 months. So that's either three years or five years or any place in between depending upon the unique situation of the debtor until it's paid off. And then when you're out of the plan, it's done. And people can pay either – well, as little – well, we're talking about the – well, we'll talk about that a little bit later.

 

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See Also:

Chapter 7

What is Chapter 7?

Chapter 7 income guidelines

Chapter 7 and secured debts

Chapter 7 and unsecured debts

Misconceptions about Chapter 7

Chapter 7 car exemptions

Chapter 7 house exemptions

Life after Chapter 7 bankruptcy

Privacy is protected in bankruptcy

All creditors must be listed

Non-dischargeable debts

Chapter 7 ineligibility

Chapter 13 repayment plans

Household income qualifications

Converting Chapter 13 to Chapter 7

Converting Chapter 7 to Chapter 13

Attorney Intake Forms

Pre-filing requirements

Post-filing requirements

Full financial disclosure

Chapter 13

What is Chapter 13?

Using Chapter 13 to save a home

Choosing Chapter 13 versus Chapter 7

Debt consolidation & late fees

Administrative fees & the bankruptcy trustee

Chapter 13 assets

Chapter 13 & Pets

Chapter 13 & Autos

Chapter 13 payment plan dismissal

Re-filing a Chapter 13 case

Converting from a Chapter 13 to a Chapter 7

Using Chapter 13 to save a car