ᐅ Cross, Mary L - Athens, Alabama (Court Case:14-83352)
Bankruptcy filed - December 2014, discharged - March 2015
Full Name: Mary L Cross
Court Case:
14-83352
Chapter 7:
In the framework of Chapter 13 bankruptcy, a structured repayment plan is central, differing significantly from scenarios where assets are liquidated to satisfy debts. Here, rather than resorting to the sale of the debtor's nonexempt property, a managed plan allows for debt resolution while the debtor retains their property. This method involves organizing payments to creditors, overseen by a trustee, without the need to liquidate assets. It's designed to protect certain assets from being sold, providing a path for debtors to avoid the potential loss of property while addressing their financial obligations.
ᐅ Cross, Mary L - Athens, Alabama (Court Case:11-82695)
Bankruptcy filed - August 2011, discharged - July 2016
Full Name: Mary L Cross
Court Case:
11-82695
Chapter 13:
Chapter 13 bankruptcy offers several benefits over Chapter 7, especially for homeowners facing foreclosure. It allows individuals to halt foreclosure processes and gradually catch up on overdue mortgage payments, although ongoing mortgage payments must be maintained. This chapter also permits the restructuring of secured debts (except primary residence mortgages), potentially reducing payments by extending them over the plan's duration. A unique feature of Chapter 13 is the protection it offers to co-signers on consumer debts, shielding them from liability. Additionally, Chapter 13 consolidates debts, enabling individuals to make payments to a trustee who then pays creditors, eliminating direct creditor contact.
