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    Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in the Western District of Tennessee
    Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in the Western District of Tennessee
    Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in the Western District of Tennessee
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    Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in the Western District of Tennessee

    By John E. Dunlap Esq.

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    The decision to seek bankruptcy relief is difficult for individuals, married couples and businesses. There are many questions that people have before the process begins as well as during the time the case is active.In this book John Dunlap answers questions such as:

    Whether or not filing bankruptcy is a good option;

    The difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13

    The best option for each person

    Documents and information needed to prepare for filing the case

    How various creditors are dealt with in a Chapter 13 plan

    How payments to the Trustee is calculated

    The consequences of filing a Chapter 13 bankrutcy

    Whether you are considering filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy or are in an active case, this book should be an excellent guide.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateAug 31, 2018
    ISBN9781543945324
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      Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in the Western District of Tennessee - John E. Dunlap Esq.

      Copyright © 2018 by John Dunlap

      All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

      Print ISBN: 978-1-54394-531-7

      eBook ISBN: 978-1-54394-532-4

      DISCLAIMER

      This publication is intended for informational purposes only. No legal advice is being provided and no attorney–client relationship is intended to be created through the reading of this material. If you are facing legal issues, seek professional legal counsel to resolve your queries.

      GLOSSARY OF TERMS

      MEETING OF CREDITORS: This is the Court date. It is scheduled on either a Tuesday or Thursday between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

      CHAPTER 13 TRUSTEE: A Trustee is a member of the Justice Department and is the person who conducts the Meeting of Creditors and either approves or rejects the plan.

      SECURED DEBT: A secured debt is one that is secured by an item that can be taken by a creditor, such as a car, house, furniture, boat, or motorcycle.

      UNSECURED DEBT: An unsecured debt is one that is not secured by the above-mentioned items and can be discharged in bankruptcy, such as credit cards, medical and dental bills, or Court judgments.

      PRIORITY DEBT: A priority debt is a debt such as some taxes, child support, Court fees and fines, and some student loans that cannot be discharged in bankruptcy.

      DISCHARGE: A discharge is a legal document that relieves the person filing bankruptcy of the legal obligation to repay most debts.

      AUTOMATIC STAY: An automatic stay stops creditors from continuing efforts to collect or enforce the collection of secured or unsecured debts through Court action or garnishments. It also stops all other Court actions such as personal injury cases and divorce actions.

      MEANS TEST: This is a test based on a person’s income. If that income exceeds the state-mandated median income of the family size, a means

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