Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Overview
Also known as “Fresh Start” bankruptcy, chapter 7 allows a person to eliminate most or all of his debt while being allowed to keep whatever property he may have. Allows unsecured debt such as medical bills, personal loans and most credit card charges to be easily eliminated. In many cases, a person may keep their home or car (secured debt), provided that they continue to make current payments and are up to date on the loan.
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Overview
Chapter 13 is a form of bankruptcy protection whereby a person reorganizes his debt, by paying through a Chapter 13 Trustee all of his disposable income over a three to five year period of time. In many cases, creditors will receive less than a 100% repayment on their debt. To qualify for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you first must be an individual. Further, you must have monthly income which exceeds your monthly expenses in order to fund a plan.
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