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\n \n Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Law\n <\/h1>\n \n Chapter 13 is commonly called a “reorganization bankruptcy.”\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Chapter 13 sets up a reorganization of debt for consumers. Instead of selling your property to pay debts, you will create and follow a repayment plan based on your current income.<\/p>\n

Click on the links below to learn about useful topics or continue reading for an overview of Chapter 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Filing for Chapter 13\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h2>\n \n