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Northern California Bankruptcy Court., Trustee for Chapter 13

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Northern California Bankruptcy Court., Trustee for Chapter 13

United States Government

Information on filing for Chapter 13, a form of bankruptcy.

Description:

Chapter 13 is a form of bankruptcy. Under this plan the debtor pays back debts within three to five years while late charges, usually interest charges, levies, garnishments, wage attachments, unauthorized repossessions and home foreclosures are stopped.

Location

Public Transit:

Varies according to location of service.

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

  • Spanish

Services

Fees:

Vary according to case. Cashiers checks and money orders accepted.

Audience:

Individuals and small businesses

Eligibility:

Individual or small business with an unsecured debt of under $360,475 or secured debt of under $1,081,400

How to Apply:

File bankruptcy through attorney.

Service Wait Estimate:

No wait.

Service Areas:

  • Monterey County
  • San Benito County
  • Santa Clara County
  • Santa Cruz County