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When you think of bankruptcy, you probably think of Chapter 7 liquidation. However, Chapter 13 can provide individuals the opportunity to reorganize their finances and obtain relief from their debt.

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plan

To be eligible to file a Chapter 13 case, you must have a regular source of income to fund your plan of reorganization. A Chapter 13 plan outlines how you intend to pay your creditors over a period of three to five years. Once your plan is approved by the bankruptcy court, you will make monthly payments to the Chapter 13 trustee who will then distribute the money to pay your creditors according to their priority and the provisions of your plan.

Your Chapter 13 Plan Pays Your Creditors According to Their Priority

The priority is established pursuant to bankruptcy law generally described as follows:

  1. Priority claims. A priority claim is one that is given a special status by law and usually this type of claim must be paid in full. The most common examples of priority claims are certain types of taxes and child/spousal-support.
  2. Secured claims. A secured claim is a loan that has collateral pledged to secure the debt. The two most common examples of secured claims are the mortgage loan on your home and vehicle loans. You must pay the secured lender at least the value of the collateral if you want to keep the asset.
  3. Unsecured claims. An unsecured claim may be paid in full, partially, or not at all under your Chapter 13 plan. You must pay all of your “disposable income” (the amount left over after paying your basic necessities) over an “applicable commitment period.” As long as your unsecured creditors receive as much they would be paid if you had filed a Chapter 7 case, your plan can be approved by the court.

Contact a Brevard County Bankruptcy Lawyer at Faro & Crowder, PA

If you are interested in learning more about filing bankruptcy and how it could benefit you, contact us for a free consultation.  Our office is located in Melbourne, Florida and we serve residents and businesses of the Space Coast and Brevard County.

The information on this blog or any blog is not intended as, and should not be taken as, legal advice.

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