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
Misconceptions about Chapter 7
Life after Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Privacy is protected in bankruptcy
Household income qualifications
Converting Chapter 13 to Chapter 7
Converting Chapter 7 to Chapter 13
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 payment plan dismissal








