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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Oakland Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Attorney
When A Chapter 13 May Be Right For You
Melanie Tavare has years of experience as a chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer in the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area and has handled countless numbers of complicated bankruptcy cases. As an expert in the bankruptcy code, she knows what it takes to get your chapter 13 plan confirmed. As your legal advocate, our offices will work tirelessly to get you an affordable chapter 13 payment plan that allows you to receive the fresh financial start you need. Don’t risk your assets with an inexperienced lawyer contact us today to see how we can help.
What Is A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
A chapter 13 bankruptcy is a reorganization of your debt. It requires you to make monthly payments to creditors through a plan for a period of three to five years.
Reasons To File Chapter 13
There are many reasons why a person considering bankruptcy may choose to file a chapter 13 bankruptcy. In a chapter 13 case, the contracts between you and your secured creditors may be modified in some cases. An example of this is if you have fallen behind on your mortgage payment. By filing a chapter 13 bankruptcy, you can repay your mortgage arrears through your plan over a period of three to five years. This cannot be done in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case. Other types of debt that you can repay in
- Property tax arrears
- Non-dischargeable income taxes
- Vehicle loan arrears
Often times, because the repayment plan can be stretched out for three to five years, the payment made to your creditors may be much lower than it otherwise would be outside of bankruptcy.
Stripping Off Your Second Mortgage:
In certain
Reduce your Car Loan Amount and Mortgages on Rental Property:
Some of the other benefits of filing a chapter 13 bankruptcy that may be available are the possibility of reducing the balance you owe on a vehicle loan and reducing the mortgage on your rental properties.
Reduce your Tax Debt:
You may be allowed to reduce or even eliminate the penalties and interest charged by the IRS and Franchise Tax Board on taxes owed to these agencies. Chapter 13 is a powerful tool you can use to deal with the government to stop and prevent bank levies and wage garnishments.
Protect your Assets:
Another reason to file chapter 13 is to protect and keep the assets you own that may otherwise be liquidated in a chapter 7 bankruptcy.
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The Law Offices of Melanie Tavare is a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
"Melanie is the best she very responsive and helpful throughout the process everything was taken care of smoothly. If you are thinking of going through bankruptcy she is the best attorney for you. I will forever be grateful having the chance to work with her. She is very honest too."
Sandhya.
"I can't thank Melanie enough for helping me through a challenging process and doing so with incredible knowledge, professionalism and tenacity! She went to great lengths to keep me informed, she responded quickly to my questions, and communicated in terms that I could understand. I highly recommend getting in touch with Melanie should you have the need."
Carrie.
"Choosing to work with Atty. Melanie has been one of the best decisions I've ever made. She was a very patient professional to work with and attentive while providing valuable solutions to all of my concerns. If you are searching for of an Attorney who is knowledgeable, transparent, and diligent - well that's Atty. Melanie."
Marwin.
"What I liked about working with Melanie was how prompt and easy to work with she was. She made the process clear and understandable with as little stress as possible. I would work with her again and recommend her to others."