If you have a pending personal injury claim when you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you relinquish to your trustee all control of the settlement of the case, but you retain some control with a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. In rare Chapter 13 cases, the cram-down method of reducing debt for an automobile can be used […]
Mortgage
Being Discharged From Bankruptcy
When a Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan has been completed by a debtor, a few steps remain before the bankruptcy is officially discharged. The discharge process includes the filing of the Notice of Plan Completion by the trustee, along with the filing of two forms by the debtor: the Debtor’s Certification of Eligibility for Chapter 12/13 […]
Foreclosure, Second Mortgage, and Bankruptcy
When foreclosure of a house is a threat, many homeowners seek debt relief through bankruptcy. A fairly common theme in this type of situation is the presence of a second mortgage. Another common aspect in this scenario is that homeowners are unaware of the second mortgage on their home. How does this happen? We recently […]
Stripping Off Wholly Unsecured Mortgages: Chapter 13 and Why to File – Overview of Bankruptcy, Part 7
Series: #12 0f 13 Our last post took a brief look at how to protect a co-debtor in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. This article will discuss stripping off wholly unsecured mortgages. Stripping: A Tool to Modify Unsecured Mortgages One of the most valuable options to a debtor in a Chapter 13 case is the opportunity […]
Curing a Mortgage: Overview of Bankruptcy – Chapter 13 and Why to File, Part 2
Series: #7 0f 13 Previously, we took a look at reasons why a debtor might be disqualified from filing Chapter 7, and have to file for bankruptcy under Chapter 13. Now, we will begin to discuss reason why a debtor would want to file a Chapter 13 instead of Chapter 7, the first being curing […]
Mortgages: Basics of Bankruptcy – Chapter 13 vs. Chapter 7 – Part 2
In the previous installment of our “Basics of Bankruptcy” series, we discussed some of the reasons to file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy vs. Chapter 7 based on income and assets. This post looks at reasons, specifically in relationship to mortgages, why Chapter 13 might be the better personal bankruptcy choice for you (the debtor) than […]
If my home has a second mortgage, can I file bankruptcy on just one of the mortgages and still keep the house?
Thanks for submitting your question. You can accomplish different goals if you declare bankruptcy, so you need to consider all of the details of your lenders’ promissory notes and mortgages, along with your complete financial and credit position, to determine your best course of action. This answer to your question does not consider your specific […]
Does applying for a loan modification affect my ability to file?
Filing for bankruptcy after you have applied for a loan modification may jeopardize your application. Applying for a loan modification after you have filed for bankruptcy can be a very complex process that includes notifying the court, so it should only be done after consultation with your bankruptcy attorney. For immediate assistance, please contact us.