The loss of a family home to foreclosure can be a nightmare for a Chattanooga resident. Not only must they struggle to find a new place for their loved ones to live, but they must also contend with the serious financial repercussions that can follow foreclosure...
Chapter 13
An explanation of Chapter 13 debt discharge
Tennessee residents use the bankruptcy process to alleviate burdensome and sometimes overwhelming debts that they accumulate over time. For individuals who earn steady incomes, Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be a useful tool. It allows debtors to create repayment plans...
What commitments are Chapter 13 debtors bound to fulfill?
Deciding to file for bankruptcy and to utilize the protections of the bankruptcy courts should not be done capriciously. A debtor must fulfill significant commitments in order to complete the process and to avoid further financial and legal issues that may result if...
Options for when conditions of repayment plan cannot be met
One of the biggest advantages that Chapter 13 bankruptcy has over Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the fact that debtors do not have to sell off their property in order to pay off their creditors. Rather, a Tennessee debtor may file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy if they have...
What are the three types of creditors in a Chapter 13 case?
Tennessee residents who have gotten into debt may feel overwhelmed, as if there is no way out. Whether because of a period of unemployment, medical bills or other types of emergency expenses, anyone may find herself in such a situation. One possible solution in these...
Tennessee leads the nation in bankruptcy filings
While many Tennessee families are able to make ends meet, there are a percentage of Chattanooga residents that are struggling to get through the day due to the state of their finances. It can come to a point where it feels like you or a loved one is drowning in the...
Chapter 13 bankruptcy doesn’t necessarily harm your credit score
No one wants to be in a financially difficult circumstance, but the economic recession put many Tennessee families into such situations. Trying to figure out how to manage a significant debt load raises a lot of questions. Many people fear that filing Chapter 13...