Posts In Chapter 13

Timeline for a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Case Jun 20

At Fear Waddell, PC, I am frequently asked: “what is the timeline for a typical Chapter 13 bankruptcy ?” or "how long is chapter ...

Paying for Lots of Vehicles in Chapter 13 Not a Problem, Says the Ninth Circuit Aug 22

In In re Welsh, 711 F.3d 1120 (9th Cir. 2013), the Court decided that secured debt payments could be taken as a deduction on the ...

Should I File a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? Jan 22

“Should I file a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy?” This is a question that I discuss in every bankruptcy consultation. ...

California Housing Recovery Impact on Bankruptcy Lien Stripping Jan 07

California is apparently beginning to recover from the housing slump. While that is a good thing overall, it may mean that debtors ...

If House Prices Rise, Your Chance to Get Rid of Second Mortgage May be Gone Jul 09

Apparently, housing prices are starting to creep back up again after about five years of significant downward pressure. And when I ...

New Chapter 13 Plan, Part 1: General Form Changes May 08

This is a multi-part series on the New Chapter 13 Plan that went into effect on May 1, 2012 for the Eastern District of ...