Chapter 13 bankruptcy

Chapter 13 bankruptcy
   Reorganization bankruptcy for individual consumers that may allow the full repayment of debts. Individuals keep their property and use their income to pay their debts (partly or fully) over three to five years, according to a plan presented to the court. The minimum amount to be paid is approximately equal to the value of the individual's nonexempt property. In addition, the individual's disposable net income (minus reasonable expenses) must be used to pay debts during the period. At the end of three to five years, the outstanding balance of the debt owed is erased. Chapter 13 refers to the relevant section of the federal Bankruptcy Code.

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