Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, also known as wage earner bankruptcy, is a plan wherein individuals with a regular income can develop a plan to repay their debt. It does not discharge the debt. Installments are generally made over three to five years. There are various strategies to consider in filing Chapter 13 but one of the more appealing is that it typically will stop the foreclosure process on an individual's home. The individual will be given a chance to cure the delinquent payments.
As with all bankruptcy proceedings, strict rules and regulations apply to determine who is eligible for Chapter 13.
You can read more about Chapter 13 Bankruptcy on the US Bankruptcy Court website.
The following are a few of the books available in print at San Diego Law Library on the subject of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. These titles are also available online in the Nolo Legal Information Reference Center database, click here for more information about how to access these titles online.
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
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The New Bankruptcy
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Forms for Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be found on this page of the website for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of California, including a package Chapter 13 bankruptcy forms, and National Instructions for the completion of bankruptcy forms by individuals.
Bankruptcy forms can also be found on the United States Courts website.