Florida Debt Restructuring Lawyers
When a debtor has debts that can be paid off over time, he or she can file for a chapter 13 bankruptcy as a solution to immediate financial problems. Also known as "wage earner plans", chapter 13 allows debtors to pay some or all of what they owe to creditors over time.
At Ferderer & Shumard, P.A., we have helped clients find relief from their financial woes by assisting them in filing petitions for chapter 13 bankruptcies. Clients who file under chapter 13 enjoy the following benefits:
- The foreclosure process is delayed to give the debtor up to five years to become current with their delinquent mortgage payments
- Repossession of personal properties is stopped
- Most unsecured creditors cannot charge interest or late fees
- Creditors may not have to be paid in full
Why choose chapter 13 bankruptcy?
Unlike a chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 doesn't liquidate non-exempt assets and is not geared toward immediately wiping away debts. Instead, a chapter 13 bankruptcy is intended to help people gradually pay off their debts over time, keeping their property in the process. A person filing for a chapter 13 bankruptcy is required to present a plan to pay off his or her debts. This is called a repayment plan, and is usually 36 to 60 months long. During that time, the bankruptcy petitioner has to continue making current mortgage payments on the debts, as well as making payments to get caught up on the mortgage. Payments are also made on other debts based upon the petitioners ability to pay them. Once the repayment plan is completed, all remaining debts eligible for discharge will be wiped out.
For knowledgeable, experienced chapter 13 lawyers dedicated to providing quality representation in Orlando, Florida, contact Ferderer & Shumard, P.A. to schedule an initial consultation.
Ferderer & Shumard, P.A.
2601 Technology Dr
Orlando, FL 32804
Mailing Address: PO Box 532057, Orlando, FL 32853-2057
Phone: 407-290-2939 ▪ Toll Free: 407-290-2939 ▪ Email: ▪ Fax: 407-290-2937
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