Chapter 13 Bankruptcy FAQ
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy FAQ
Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be a confusing chapter to file under. Must I have disposable income at the end of the month in order to qualify for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy? Within schedules I and J there must be enough excess income to at least fund the Chapter 13 plan. What does that Chapter 13 plan consist of? The Chapter 13 plan is based upon a debtor’s disposable monthly income through the means test. If the means test shows no disposable monthly income then the plan will fund 0% of the unsecured creditors. The debtor will pay back taxes, arrears, and automobile payments through the plan. The rest will likely be paid outside the plan. What is a confirmation hearing? A confirmation hearing is a court hearing where a Chapter 13 debtor submits a proposed plan of payments to their creditors and a hearing is held to make sure that all secured creditors are adequately protected. How long is the average Chapter 13 plan? The average Chapter 13 plan is 5 years, but they can be as short as 3 years.
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