Chapter 13 laws are the laws that govern bankruptcies. These are different than Chapter 7 bankruptcies because these have a repayment plan by which you repay your creditors.
There is a big difference between chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy. Generally speaking, chapter 13 bankruptcy is a type of Reorganization bankruptcy. It filing a plan with the bankruptcy court suggesting how you will repay your debt. Some debts must be repaid in full while others require only a percentage or nothing at all.
Chapter 13 trustee is an entity, generally an individual, with the responsibility of managing a chapter 13 bankruptcy estate. The Chapter 13 receives the debtor's monthly payments and then distributes those funds proportionally to the debtor's creditors.
Before the new laws it was easier to convert. Depending on your ability to pay back your creditors. Please contact your attorney if you are having problems paying back you chapter 13.
Generally you should not have to because a chapter 13 protects your assets through the payment plan you filed with the court.
= Ans == Bankruptcy is ALWAYS in a Federal Court and under Federal Laws. (Yes, some Federal Districts use the prevailing rules regarding some things in their area...like what may be personal property compared to real property, but the overall rules are universal). YOUR STATE GENERALLY MAKES NO DIFFERENCE. Bankruptcy laws were reformed in 2005 making the time limit between chapter 7 filings 8 years from the time of discharge and the time for filing a chapter 13 after a chapter 7 discharge 4 years.
Generally speaking a 13 year old cannot work as a landscaper. This is due in large part to state laws and insurance companies. In fact, most landscape companies will not hire anyone under the age of 18.
Generally yes.
You start by speaking with your case trustee/adminstrator. He must be involved by the terms of your case and agreement.
All major financial transactions have to be submitted and approved by the Trustee in charge of the 13. He/she can give you the needed information for refinancing your home according to the chapter 13, terms.
Under the new Bankruptcy laws you must now wait 8 years before filing another Chapter & or Total Bankruptcy as it is better know. You may be eligible to file if eligible a Chapter 13 to structure repayment to those creditors.
Chapter 11 is for corporations or other legal entities, or individuals with more debt than qualifies for a Chapter 13. Otherwise businesses file Chapter 7 the same as individuals.
The laws relating to bankruptcy in Texas are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Chapter 7 will completely relieve one of all major debt and allow for one to keep their house and one car. Chapter 13 is better if one fits into and has a steady income as it gives one the breathing room need to help one get out of debt without being completely over taken by their debt.