Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Keep Your Property & Repay Debts Over Time - Softcover

Reduce your debts, save your property -- and start over! With the new bankruptcy law making it more difficult than ever to file for Chapter 7 protection, more and more people will turn to Chapter 13 for help. A clear, plain-English legal guide, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy will show readers how to: · determine if they qualify for Chapter 13 · estimate monthly payments · devise an acceptable repayment plan · complete and file forms · stop a house foreclosure · make up missed mortgage payments · pay off other debts · represent yourself before a bankruptcy judge or trustee The 9th edition is completely updated to reflect the recent (and massive) changes to federal bankruptcy law and their practical effect as well as the latest bankruptcy exemption laws of your state. It also includes the most current legal documents and instructions on filling them out.

Stephen R. Elias is an attorney and former associate publisher at Nolo, as well as current President of National Bankruptcy Law Project. He is the author of many Nolo books including The New Bankruptcy, How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Special Needs Trusts: Protect Your Child's Financial Future and Legal Research. Robin Leonard is a former attorney and the author of many Nolo books including Solve Your Money Troubles and Credit Repair. She also helped write How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples.