Chapter 13 bankruptcy is provided for wage earners who have steady income and are able to pay the creditors a portion or all of what they owe over a three to five year period. Attending a credit counseling course is mandatory before a filing of bankruptcy can be done. Each monthly payment is usually paid to the trustee to be forwarded on to the creditors. These payments must be paid and be paid on time. State laws govern bankruptcy, even though bankruptcy law is a federal law. Each state has different rules and guidelines.

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