Articles Posted in Chapter 13

Homeowners all over the Sacramento area are taking stock of their finances to plan ahead for the New Year. Mortgage obligations can lead to financial stress when mortgage payments change or income fluctuates. Fortunately, Chapter 13 bankruptcy provides various opportunities for homeowners to delay or prevent foreclosure and pay off backed up payments on their…

Filing bankruptcy is a big decision and requires total commitment, especially in a Chapter 13 filing. A Chapter 13 is a three to five year legal proceeding that requires that the debtor pay back debts either fully or partially under a repayment plan. This form of bankruptcy is very powerful and can provide serious solutions…

Filing for bankruptcy is a big decision and it can be very complicated. Each state has different rules. Each district within a state has different rules. And even each judge has different preferences and rules. This is why it is so important for consumers in Sacramento to find an attorney that is experienced and knowledgeable…

Many folks in Carmichael and Citrus Heights, CA are scared of bankruptcy because they think that the court is going to take away all of their property and they’re going to end up on the street. Fortunately, the bankruptcy laws aren’t that primitive. The bankruptcy laws recognize the fact that when a person is in…

For many folks in local areas like Citrus Heights and Carmichael, debt problems can be complicated by home mortgages and car loans. The good news is that Chapter 13 bankruptcy exists and can help people overcome these complications. Filing the Chapter 13 petition and plan is the first step in a complicated process that will…

Sacramento homeowners have been noticing that home prices are rising. For some, this means that they are emerging from being “underwater” and slowly gaining equity in their homes. Despite this trend, there are still many folks that owe more than their house is worth. And still many folks who are falling behind on their mortgage…