by Walter Metzen | Nov 18, 2022 | chapter 13 bankruptcy, Uncategorized
In our last blog post, we introduced the topic of things that can go wrong during a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. In that post, we discussed the first 5 of the Top 10 things that can go wrong in Chapter 13. We also discussed the Chapter 13 bankruptcy process generally, as a...
by Walter Metzen | Nov 16, 2022 | chapter 13 bankruptcy
A Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a complicated machine with many moving parts. Some depend upon you, the person filing the case in need of debt relief. Other of those moving parts depend entirely upon third parties over whom neither you nor your bankruptcy attorney...
by Walter Metzen | May 17, 2022 | chapter 13 bankruptcy
It is well-known that Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the form of bankruptcy available to those who fail to qualify on an income basis for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. It is also the form of bankruptcy most...
by Walter Metzen | Apr 21, 2022 | chapter 13 bankruptcy
Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases are administered by a court-appointed individual known as the Chapter 13 Trustee. Who is this person, what does he or she do, how can he or she make or break your Michigan Chapter 13 bankruptcy case—and under what authority? This Article...
by Walter Metzen | Dec 18, 2021 | chapter 13 bankruptcy, mortgage fees after a Chapter 13 bankruptcy
Saving a home from foreclosure is one of those most common reasons for Michigan homeowners to file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case. It is a highly effective means of stopping a foreclosure and sheriff’s sale of your home—so long as it is filed before the sheriff sale!...
by Walter Metzen | Jan 11, 2021 | chapter 13 bankruptcy
BALLOON PAYMENTS & CHAPTER 13: TO MODIFY OR NOT TO MODIFY? A balloon payment is a large lump sum payment required upon the termination of monthly installment payments, which may have been “interest-only” payments, in some sorts of longer term...