Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

There are many reasons that people in Oregon take out loans, use credit cards and take on other forms of debt. Some of these are necessary to continue to meet people’s needs, others take them out in order to buy homes, cars and other larger purchases. As long as...

It's hard enough to dig yourself out of debt when you are receiving a full paycheck. When your wages are being garnished, it can feel impossible to return to get out of the red. If you have a judgment against you, Oregon law allows a creditor to issue an order to...

People in Oregon who are 55 and older may be more likely to file for bankruptcy than they would have been 30 years ago. Between 1991 and 2016, the percentage of people in the 55 to 64 age group who declared bankruptcy went up 66%. For those 65 to 74, it has increased...

In Oregon and throughout the country, older Americans are filing for bankruptcy at a higher rate than their younger counterparts. Part of the reason is that government benefit programs such as Social Security are replacing a lower portion of a worker's income after...

Oregon consumers who are considering filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy might wonder what is involved in the repayment process. To file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, it is necessary to go through the means test, which is income-based, and may have assets they want to keep....

We have pointed out numerous times in this blog the factors that are used in determining eligibility for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. To recap, Chapter 13 is known as the “repayment bankruptcy,” which may allow you to protect certain assets while repaying most...

Throughout the posts in this blog, we have discussed the differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, as they apply to people in Eugene and elsewhere. These types of bankruptcy are known as personal bankruptcies, which are filed by people for their own...

When struggling with debt in Oregon, many people shy away from seeking bankruptcy protection in fear that it will cost them their property, including their homes. However, filing for Chapter 13 itself does not put your home in jeopardy. In fact, it might help you to...

In Oregon, people who are struggling with debt, wage garnishment and creditor harassment may find relief by filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. This helps reduce debt without requiring a person to give up assets such as a car or a home. Rather than discharging the whole...

Debt consolidation can help some people in Oregon to combine all their debts into one manageable monthly payment. One common method of consolidating debt is through a home equity loan. This method is helpful to those who have good credit and plenty of collateral....