Can chapter 13 bankruptcy payments go up?

What will happen where Chapter 13 bankruptcy is dismissed due to default in payments?

Many people are unable to maintain the rigid repayment plans (and strict budget) that go along with Chapter 13 bankruptcy. One option is to switch to Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This can be done (one time) without court approval, although if you ever wish to switch back to Chapter 13 then the court will be involved. Before switching I would recommend looking at the different characteristics of each type of bankruptcy.

Can I change the payment plan after I have already filed Chapter 13?

Many people struggle with keeping up with the strict payment plans that go along with the chapter 13 bankruptcy. Typically when you cannot keep up with your payments you should talk to the court and also consider the possibility of switching to Chapter 7.

How to Choose Between a Chapter 7 and a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

There are two types of bankruptcies that individual consumers file; Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Chapter 7 involves liquidation of assets and completely discharging a person’s debts and thus freeing them of the obligation to pay. Chapter 13 is a little bit more complicated.In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, credit cards and other dischargeable debt is wiped clean and allows the debtor an opportunity to start over with no debt. The debts still remain on the credit report, but the debtor no longer owes any of the balances. In a Chapter 7, you are usually able to keep your car and house and other assets that are necessary in everyday living. Sometimes you are able to reaffirm these debts for lower and more affordable monthly payments and lower interest rates. The biggest difference between the two chapters is that the Chapter 7 is discharged within a matter of months, while the Chapter 13 could continue for 3 to 5 years.Chapter 13 bankruptcy is different from a Chapter 7 bankruptcy primarily because debt isn’t wiped clean. Chapter 13 is also referred to as a reorganization plan or an individual reorganization and is filed by debtors that have steady incomes and may not qualify to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. If the debtor has valuable assets that cannot be exempted, they may choose Chapter 13 bankruptcy. In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the debts are combined and payments are made to a trustee for a period of time of 3 or 5 years. The payments that are made and the length is determined by the income and the amount of debt. After all payments are made to the trustee for the designated period of time, the debtor receives a discharge of debt.For both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies, the debtor will have to go through a series of checks to make sure they qualify for these forms of debt relief. Most debtors qualify for one or the other, but should meet with an attorney if you are not certain as to which chapter you should file.

Can you use chapter 13 ifyou are guilty in alaw suit?

Yes and no. You can file for chapter 13 bankruptcy HOWEVER your obligations to pay the judgment against you will not go away.

You kept making car payments after discharged in chapter 7 if you stop paying and don't surrender the car can the lender go and undo your bankruptcy?

No. But, the vehicle will become a repossession if payments are not made.

Can you get a personal loan even though you filled chapter 13?

The 2005 bankruptcy law provides that, under Chapter 7, eight years must elapse before you can refile. If you go for Chapter 13 after a Chapter 7, you must wait four years. Going from one Chapter 13 to another, two years must elapse. If you still have student loans (which typically aren't dis-chargeable in bankruptcy), you can use them to rebuild your score. Make your payments on time, all the time, and try to pay more than you owe whenever possible. Next to making on time payments, paying down your existing debt is one of the best ways to improve your credit score.

If inder chapter 13 and a new bill from current is going for a law suit can it be added to the chapter 13?

Question is unclear but - any debts which you incurred before bankruptcy filing but were not presented until AFTER your bankruptcy petition is accepted, are subject to the bankruptcy. HOWEVER - after the bankruptcy has been filed, you may NOT go out and incur NEW debt. Any newly incurred debt will NOT be protected by the bankruptcy shield.

If debts are paid after bankruptcy with a post bankruptcy inheritance does the bankruptcy go away?

No once filed on file. * A dismissed or discharged chapter 7 will remain on a credit report for ten years. A dismissed or completed chapter 13 will remain on a credit report for 7 years.

What if your daughter bought a home with her grandmother as a co-signer she now faces foreclosure should she file chapter 13 bankruptcy how does all this effect her grandmother?

If the house is headed for foreclosure, anyone on the title and the mortgage is facing foreclosure, not just one of the owners. If the daughter was responsible for the mortgage payments by agreement with her grandmother, and got behind in payments, she may be able to pull the mortgage out of foreclosure by a Chapter 13, if she can afford the plan payments and the current mortgage payments. If the Chapter 13 cannot succeed without financial input from the grandmother, it will be up to her to let it go forward and lose the house. Either way, the fact that the house is in foreclosure will affect her credit score.

How do I convert chapter 13 bankruptcy to chapter 7 myself What should be included in the motion to convert letter?

The debtor (or the debtor's attorney) can do this with a simple filing - usually an "Ex Parte Motion to Convert Chapter 13 to a Chapter 7." Providing the debtor's bankruptcy has not previously been converted already, the debtor/debtor attorney can do this without the permission or advance permission of either the bankruptcy judge or the Chapter 13 trustee that is managing the bankruptcy up until that point (hence, the "Ex Parte" part of the document). There are notice requirements - check with your local bankruptcy district to see who this needs to be mailed out to. Also, there is usually a small fee involved (it usually involves the debtor paying the difference in cost between a Chapter 13 and a Chapter 7 filing, but may be different - again, check with your local bankruptcy court). The debtor will be required to go through another 341 creditor's meeting with the new Chapter 7 trustee.

What is chapter 8 bankruptcy?

There are six types of bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy Code, located at Title 11 of the United States Code: * Chapter 7: basic liquidation for individuals and businesses; * Chapter 9: municipal bankruptcy; * Chapter 11: rehabilitation or reorganization, used primarily by business debtors, but sometimes by individuals with substantial debts and assets; * Chapter 12: rehabilitation for family farmers and fishermen; * Chapter 13: rehabilitation with a payment plan for individuals with a regular source of income; * Chapter 15: ancillary and other international cases. The most common types of personal bankruptcy for individuals are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. As much as 65% of all U.S. consumer bankruptcy filings are Chapter 7 cases. Corporations and other business forms file under Chapters 7 or 11. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bankruptcy#Chapters

Can you change from a chapter 13 to a chapter 7 if you have 1 year or two to go in your bankruptcy in Louisiana if so how?

Converting a 13 to a Chapter 7 is not uncommon and is usually allowed. The first step in the procedure should be contacting the Chapter 13 BK trustee. The trustee will be able to inform the involved parties if they qualify for the conversion.