Tampa Bankruptcy Lawyer
A chapter 13 bankruptcy petition must be filed in the bankruptcy court and must include the following information: 1. A list of all creditors and the amounts and nature of their claims; 2. The source, amount, and frequency of the debtor’s income; 3. A list of all of the debtor’s property; and A detailed list of the debtor’s monthly living expenses including food, clothing, shelter, utilities, taxes, transportation, medicine, and so on. The petition must be accompanied by the following: 1. Schedules of assets and liabilities; 2. Schedule of current income and expenditures; 3. Schedule of unfulfilled contracts and unexpired leases; and 4. Statement of financial affairs. Tampa Bankruptcy Lawyer After the petition is filed, the Court will appoint an impartial trustee. The trustee will collect the payments from the debtor and distribute the payments to the creditors according to the repayment plan. There is a filing fee of $274 payable at the time of filing. The court may permit the debtor to pay this fee in four installments. If a husband and wife file jointly, they only have to pay the fees once. But if only one spouse files for bankruptcy, that spouse must provide financial information about both spouses so that the court can evaluate the couple’s financial situation. Our bankruptcy attorneys are based in Tampa, FL. From our Tampa Florida offices, we help clients with Chapter 13 filings. We can help you file for bankruptcy. Call a Tampa FL Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Lawyer today.