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Debt Adjustment in Chapter 13
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Step 9: Plan Implementation
After confirmation, the debtor begins making payments according to the plan.
Goal 5: Financial Rehabilitation
Facilitate a fresh financial start for the debtor post-discharge.
Step 6: Trustee Appointment
Appointment of a trustee by the court to oversee the debtor's case.
Step 11: Managing New Debt
Debtor must avoid incurring substantial new debt without court approval.
Step 4: Filing the Bankruptcy Petition
Officially initiating the Chapter 13 case with the court.
Step 7: Meeting of Creditors (341 Meeting)
Debtor meets with creditors to answer questions under oath.
Goal 1: Achieving a Feasible Repayment Plan
Establish a plan that is suitable to the debtor's financial abilities and fair to creditors.
Goal 4: Debt Consolidation
Combine debts into a single repayment plan to simplify financial obligations.
Step 2: Credit Counseling Requirement
Completion of a credit counseling course prior to filing.
Step 8: Confirmation Hearing
The court evaluates and either confirms or denies the repayment plan.
Goal 2: Protection from Creditors
Use of the automatic stay to prevent creditor harassment and collection activities.
Goal 7: Legal Compliance
Fulfill all legal obligations throughout the bankruptcy process.
Step 1: Eligibility Determination
Assessing whether the debtor qualifies for Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
Step 12: Plan Modification
Adjustments to the repayment plan due to changes in the debtor's financial situation.
Goal 3: Retention of Assets
Aim for the debtor to keep their property while repaying debts under the plan.
Goal 6: Fair Treatment of Creditors
Ensure creditors receive as much repayment as is responsibly possible.
Step 3: Preparing the Bankruptcy Petition
Gathering and documenting all financial information for filing.
Step 5: Submission of Repayment Plan
Proposing a plan for repaying debts over a three-to-five-year period.
Step 13: Discharge of Remaining Debts
Upon successful completion of the repayment plan, certain remaining debts are discharged.
Step 10: Maintaining Plan Payments
Debtor must consistently make payments and report changes in financial status.
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