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Filing a Chapter 13 petition triggers an automatic stay that stops foreclosure immediately. That protection lasts only if the homeowner completes a court-approved repayment plan,...

A truck payment can become the most difficult line in a Chapter 13 budget, especially when the vehicle is worth far less than the payoff...

Only 45% of closed consumer Chapter 13 cases received a discharge after plan completion in 2025, while the median time from filing to closing was...

Chapter 13 is the only consumer bankruptcy chapter that can discharge certain divorce-related property debts after a completed plan, but alimony, child support, and maintenance...

Preparation typically takes 2 to 6 weeks, while a Chapter 7 discharge commonly arrives in about 3 to 6 months and a Chapter 13 case...

A bankruptcy case can be denied, but many are asking the wrong question. The central issue is not whether a judge can say no, it...

Debt consolidation can sometimes prevent wage garnishment, but it usually can't stop an active garnishment once a court order is already in place. For most...

The trustee is another attorney who is assigned to your case by the US Trustee to represent the bankruptcy estate. The trustee is the person...

Whether you have filed for bankruptcy already or are considering filing, you may be wondering what budget friendly recipes are out there to feed your...

To be an eligible debtor in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a debtor must complete a credit counseling course within 180 days...

Recently, I spoke to a gentleman who was desperate to file bankruptcy and thought he could do it on his own. He quickly realized bankruptcy...

Chapter 13 bankruptcies are repayment plans based on the debtor’s ability to pay. When meeting with your attorney you will discuss your monthly budget: income...