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When you file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case, you are committing to a payment plan that will last at least three years. If you should experience an unforeseen financial change which negatively impacts your ability to make your plan payments, you should contact us to discuss whether you are eligible to convert to a Chapter 7 case.

If you qualify for conversion, the procedure for converting your Chapter 13 to a Chapter 7 is fairly straightforward. We will prepare and file the Notification of Conversion, pay the required fee and, the majority of the time, your case is converted to a Chapter 7 within a few days.

The court will appoint a Chapter 7 trustee to supervise your case. You will have a new meeting of creditors scheduled as required by 11 U.S.C. §341. There are a few additional documents that must be filed in order to meet the requirements for a Chapter 7 filing. For instance, you must file a Statement of Intent which sets forth what you intend to do with your secured loans. This means you must state whether you will surrender the asset pledged as collateral or keep it and continue to pay for it. You may also be required to amend your schedules and statement of financial affairs to tell the court about the financial changes that have taken place since you filed your Chapter 13 case and the date you converted to a Chapter 7.

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

If you are currently struggling in your Chapter 13 and you need help, contact us to discuss converting to a Chapter 7 and avoiding having your bankruptcy case dismissed by the court. Call the attorneys at Faro & Crowder today to learn more about the conversion process and how it can benefit you.

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

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