Short, practical guides can help you decide what questions to bring to the consultation.
Chapter 7 starts with a petition, schedules, credit counseling, trustee review, and a meeting of creditors. The attorney helps collect the information needed to evaluate eligibility and property protection.
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Chapter 13 uses a trustee payment plan to organize debts over time. It can be useful for mortgage arrears, prior filing limits, nonexempt equity, and cases that need immediate protection.
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