Chapter 13 bankruptcy is for individual debtors in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana who cannot meet their financial obligations but do not wish for all their nonexempt assets to be liquidated and want to avoid those assets being foreclosed upon or their wages being garnished.
In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the debtor's finances are reorganized and he or she is put on a payment plan. Unlike in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the debts are not discharged at the end.
Contact a bankruptcy lawyer in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana for legal advice on filing a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.
NACBA serves the needs of consumer bankruptcy attorneys and works to protect the rights of consumer debtors.
Lawyer Referral Service in Baton Rouge - The Baton Rouge Bar Association (BRBA) sponsors a Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) for East Baton Rouge Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish and the surrounding areas. In exchange for a $50 consultation fee, you will be referred to a local attorney experienced in the needed practice area for a 30 minute consultation at no additional charge. During the consultation, you can discuss the case with the attorney and the fees needed for additional representation. Call the LRIS directly for more information 225-344-9926.