Chapter 13 Bankruptcy provides a way for individuals with a regular source of income to pay off their debts over a period of time and under the supervision of the Court and a trustee. Corporations and partnerships may not file under Chapter 13. Individuals may file only if their unsecured debts do not exceed $336,900.00 and their secured debts do not exceed $1,010,650.00. A plan specifying how each creditor will be paid is filed with the petition or immediately after. Payments are made to the chapter 13 Trustee who makes distribution to creditors according to the provisions of a confirmed plan. Depending on what the debtor is able to do, the debts may be paid back in whole or in part.

