Reduce your debts, save your property — and start over!

If you’re considering bankruptcy, your resources are undoubtedly already stretched thin. Use the plain-English information and instructions in Nolo’s Chapter 13 Bankruptcy to help you use your income to repay your debts over time and keep valuable property from going to your creditors.

And now you can avoid attorney fees and do it yourself — let Nolo’s Chapter 13 Bankruptcy show you how to:

– determine whether you qualify for Chapter 13
– stop a house foreclosure
– estimate monthly payments
– devise an acceptable repayment plan
– complete and file forms
– make up missed mortgage payments
– pay off other debts
– represent yourself before a bankruptcy judge or trusteeThis edition includes recent court decisions interpreting federal bankruptcy law, the latest changes to official forms and dollar amounts, as well as the latest bankruptcy exemption laws of your state. Plus, you can start your bankruptcy filing right away with up-to-date legal documents and all the instructions you need to fill them out.

Whether you work with a lawyer or file on your own, you’ll find everything you need to take charge of your debts in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.

Please note: This book does not cover business bankruptcies, farm reorganizations, or Chapter 7 personal bankruptcy. For Chapter 7 bankruptcy, see Nolo’s  How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. If you own your own business and are considering Chapter 7 bankruptcy, see Nolo’s Bankruptcy for Small Business Owners.