Bankruptcy Laws are created to protect both the creditors and the debtors. The provisions of the bankruptcy laws give creditors a chance to still collect from delinquent debtors. However, the different provisions also help struggling debtors to avoid collection efforts of creditors but still pay off their financial obligations.
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Information would show that debtors with high consumer debts especially on credit cards, medical bills, personal loans, mortgage and automobiles financing can file for the petition and be discharged from these debts in as early as four months. And just like other petitions, as soon as the petitioner files for bankruptcy, creditors can no longer call, pursue law suits, garnish wages and redeem properties of debtors. Most importantly, the debtors get to keep exempt properties to truly have a fresh start after bankruptcy.
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Information defines in detail how petitioners can stop creditors from their unfavorable collection efforts by submitting a repayment plan to settle obligations to different creditors. This plan can help debtors safeguard their interest in their properties by stopping creditors from foreclosing their homes and repossessing their vehicles. They can submit a repayment plan in order to pay off creditors for a longer period. They can lower down the payment and the interest rate of different loans. They can also submit a modified plan should their financial capability change over time. They can even file for a hardship discharge should repaying creditors become impossible for them.
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Information is advantageous to companies and individuals who have high amounts of total debts. These are corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, individuals who do not want to prevent their creditors from taking their properties. They are willing to pay back creditors over a longer period of time by reorganizing their companies or their debts. They can stop not just foreclosure, repossession but also law suits that can be financially ruining for the company. They can submit a reorganization plan, have it confirmed and retain ownership of their properties free from claims or interest of their creditors. They can avail of loans for operating capital. And most of all, all these are done by the bankruptcy courts to allow companies to continue its operations, earn their revenues and keep their promises to all stakeholders including their customers, suppliers, employees, business owners and of course, their creditors.