Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Los Angeles, California, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Attorney
In addition to handling Chapter 7 bankruptcy filings, our staff at the Law Offices of Cynthia L. Gibson provides comprehensive Chapter 13 bankruptcy guidance to clients across Orange County and the surrounding areas. Contact us today and schedule your free initial consultation. During this time, we can discuss your options and determine if Chapter 13 is right for you.
What is Chapter 13?
A Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing gives the debtor the opportunity to restructure debt under the supervision of the bankruptcy court. It also allows individuals and businesses to discharge some income tax debt, payroll tax debt, and sales tax debt, depending on how old the debt is and a number of other factors. In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing, the debtor provides creditors with a proposed repayment plan, detailing how the debtor intends to pay off his or her obligations. The bankruptcy code generally allows the debtor three to five years to pay off the debt. If the creditors (and the bankruptcy court) approve the plan, the debtor makes regular payments to the bankruptcy trustee and the trustee pays the creditors in accordance with plan provisions.
What to Bring to Your Initial Consultation
When you come to our office for your initial consultation, it is helpful for us to have several documents in order to effectively assess your case. Some of these documents include:
- A recent paystub
- Recent creditor statements (including mortgage, vehicles, student loans)
- List of monthly expenses
- Real estate market value of your property
- Recent credit report (you should be able to download one at no cost by going to http://www.annualcreditreport.com)
Prior to Filing Chapter 13
Before filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection, we need to gather a number of documents from you to effectively put together a case, including:
- Tax returns (previous 4 years)
- Paystubs (7 months)
- Bank statements (12 months)
- Check register(s) or cancelled checks (12 months)
- Life insurance policies
- 401K, Pension, Retirement, IRA statements (most recent)
- Lawsuits
- Bluebook value of your vehicle(s) (can be found at www.kbb.com or www.nada.com)
- Any other statements requested by the office
We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
Trust your Chapter 13 bankruptcy issues to an experienced attorney at the Law Offices of Cynthia L. Gibson. Contact a lawyer at our office today to schedule your FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION.
