Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

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....

Oregon residents and others may be aware of the wage gap. However, they may not know that there is also a debt gap between men and women. On average, women have higher student loan, auto loan and credit card balances compared to men. Those who are trying to get out of...

Some Oregon consumers might be struggling with debt but may hesitate to file for bankruptcy. Many people may feel it is more honorable to pay debts and that filing for bankruptcy will stigmatize them. However, bankruptcy is a tool that is intended to offer people a...

Oregon residents may not file for bankruptcy because of the stigma surrounding it. However, it may be harder to truly get a fresh start after filing for those who wait too long to file. As a general rule, anyone who has a debt-to-income ratio of more than 40 percent...

A person in Oregon who has fallen behind on payments or is struggling to meet all financial obligations may find a solution through a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. According to the Cornell University Law School’s Legal Information Institute, this type of bankruptcy...

When you are not interested in liquidating your assets, but your income does not cover your expenses, it may make sense for you to look at your legal options to get you out from under the financial strain. According to the Oregon State Bar, you may be eligible to file...

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...

If you have read through some of the previous posts in this blog, you will likely have a basic understanding of the two main types of personal bankruptcy. Chapter 7 allows for a complete discharge of most debts, although you might lose some assets. Chapter 13 allows...

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...