A consistent issue during a Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the need to maintain an operable car throughout the 3-5-year process. Engines and transmissions fail. Wiring degrades. Light fender-benders can result in a mechanic’s verdict that your older model car is not worth replacing. What are your options when that happens during a Chapter 13 bankruptcy…Read more
Do I get to keep my car in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
The question of whether or not you can keep your car in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy process is a very common one. Unfortunately, as is so often the case with bankruptcy matters, the answer is, “It depends.” Normally, in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, your goal is to wipe out your unsecured debt. It is not…Read more