ᐅ Williams, Donald R - Bossier City, Louisiana (Court Case:14-12109)
Bankruptcy filed - August 2014, discharged - September 2015
Full Name: Donald R Williams
Court Case:
14-12109
Chapter 13:
Chapter 13 bankruptcy provides distinct advantages compared to Chapter 7, particularly in aiding individuals to prevent home foreclosure. It enables pausing foreclosure and settling overdue mortgage payments over time, while maintaining current mortgage dues. This chapter also offers debt restructuring opportunities for secured debts, extending the repayment period and potentially lowering payments. Notably, Chapter 13 includes provisions safeguarding co-signers on consumer debts from liability. It operates similarly to a consolidation loan, where the debtor pays the trustee, who then disburses funds to creditors, avoiding direct interaction between the debtor and creditors.
ᐅ Williams, Donald R - Bossier City, Louisiana (Court Case:09-13932)
Bankruptcy filed - November 2009, discharged - May 2013
Full Name: Donald R Williams
Court Case:
09-13932
Chapter 13:
Chapter 13 bankruptcy offers several benefits over Chapter 7, especially for individuals looking to avoid losing their homes. It allows for the temporary halting of foreclosure processes, giving homeowners the chance to catch up on missed mortgage payments through a structured plan, while staying current on their ongoing mortgage obligations. Additionally, this chapter provides avenues for restructuring secured debts, which can extend repayment terms and may reduce the amount of each payment. A key feature of Chapter 13 is its protection for co-signers on consumer debts, shielding them from being held liable. The process functions in a manner akin to a consolidation loan, with the debtor making payments to a trustee, who then allocates these funds to the creditors, thereby eliminating the need for direct contact between the debtor and creditors.
