Chapter 13

Tennessee residents who are preparing to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy and who owe domestic support obligations may want to know about a decision out of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit. The case involved a debtor who was ordered to pay $25,000 to his...

Tennessee residents who have just filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy may be eager to get back on their feet by making all of their plan payments on time and rebuilding their credit. However, high monthly mortgage payments can sometimes make it more difficult for people...

Couples or individuals in Tennessee with crushing debt may want to assess their personal financial circumstances to determine if bankruptcy would be appropriate. In some cases, the circumstances are such that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to the type of...

A Tennessee debtor who is currently making payments under a court-confirmed Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan would need to modify the terms if new income enters his or her financial picture. Under such circumstances, the bankruptcy court would review the new information and...

While filing for bankruptcy is something that most people don't want to do, there are situations in which it makes the most sense for their financial health. When people in Tennessee file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, they know that they have to fulfill a court-approved...

Tennessee residents with unmanageable bills often get into trouble financially after a job loss or other unexpected setback. Few people in these situations have enough money put aside to cope for long without a paycheck, and credit cards allow them to make ends meet...

People who file for bankruptcy may be surprised to discover that their current or potential employers are legally allowed to find out about their filing. Many organizations are now doing background checks on job applicants, and these checks may involve determining if...

Anyone can run into financial difficulties that lead to the consideration of bankruptcy. A Tennessee resident filing for bankruptcy might find it helpful to understand some issues that can crop up during the process that can undermine one's case. Rapper 50 Cent...

When Tennessee residents are having trouble paying their bills, there are a few options for debt relief available. Bankruptcy is sometimes the best way to clear debts and begin rebuilding credit. There are two primary types of bankruptcy filing for individuals....

Tennessee residents who have chosen to reorganize and repay their debt through a Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing may be interested in knowing whether there are any conditions under which they might be able to keep their annual income tax refund. Tax refunds are...