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Helping You Understand Chapter 13 Debt Reorganization Bankruptcy

Facing financial challenges can put a strain on all aspects of your life. With the help of a lawyer at Limon Law Office, you can learn about your debt-relief options, including Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

I am attorney Abe Limon, and I understand the stress that facing bankruptcy can cause. With my over 28 years of experience helping people get back on solid financial ground, I can tell you that bankruptcy is not the end of the road. Bankruptcy is a proactive way to get a fresh start. I work closely with clients and build trusting relationships with them to ensure that they feel safe and comfortable. I want you to sleep better at night knowing your bankruptcy case is in good hands.

Is Chapter 13 The Right Way To Debt Relief For You?

Talk to an attorney to determine whether Chapter 13 bankruptcy is right for you. It may be the best debt relief option for you if:

  • Your assets, income or both are too high for you to qualify for Chapter 7 (debt discharge) bankruptcy. In other words, you are above the “means test.”
  • You have significant equity in your home, you can keep up with payments and you want to keep your house but you need debt reorganization to allow for repayment of mortgage arrearage without fear of foreclosure.
  • You have paid off a great deal of your car loan, can keep up with payments and want to keep the car and repay back payments over time without fear of repossession.
  • You have a strong desire to pay what you can on your debts rather than seek a sweeping discharge, as is the case in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
  • Your debt problems include nondischargeable obligations like back income or property taxes, student loans, back child support or back car or mortgage payments.

How Does It Work?

Once you file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you will experience immediate debt relief. Filing bankruptcy puts the “automatic stay” in place. An automatic stay has the power to stop foreclosure, car repossession, wage garnishment and creditor harassment.

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I will help you craft a plan that proposes monthly payments to your creditors at rates you can afford. A bankruptcy court will need to approve the plan. Secured debts such as your mortgage or car loan take first priority. Unsecured debts such as credit card bills and medical bills are next in line. In some cases, if you qualify, you may be eligible for a discount on your unsecured debts.

Most plans last for three to five years. During this time, you will likely repay a reduced portion of your overall debt burden without pressure from creditors. All payments and disbursements will go through the bankruptcy court via a bankruptcy trustee.

At the end of the repayment period, you will receive a discharge of any remaining unsecured debt.

Debt Relief During And After The Chapter 13 Repayment Period

Both during and after a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you can experience relief as you move toward a fresh start. It takes longer to complete than a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and it involves repaying a portion of your debts rather than having most or all of them wiped out. One major benefit, though, is that legal fees are built into your monthly payments. This makes Chapter 13 bankruptcy very manageable for many people already struggling with financial difficulties.

Get Personalized Bankruptcy Advice And Help From Limon Law Office In Brownsville

Initial consultations with me, Texas bankruptcy lawyer Abe Limon, are free. Call 956-465-2661 or email me to schedule your conversation.

We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.