Reclaim Control of Your Life with Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Buried in debt but need to keep your home, car, or business running? Chapter 13 bankruptcy could be the strategic reset you’ve been searching for.

When you’re behind on bills, facing foreclosure, or being hounded by creditors, it’s easy to feel stuck: lose everything or stay buried under debt. But Chapter 13 bankruptcy offers a third option—a way to keep what matters and take back control.

At Thinking Outside The Box Law, Inc., we help individuals restructure overwhelming debt into a manageable monthly payment—without giving up their home, their car, or their peace of mind. Chapter 13 isn’t about wiping the slate clean overnight—it’s about building a plan that works for your life.

When Do You Know It’s Time?

Chapter 13 bankruptcy—also called “reorganization bankruptcy”—is designed for people who have income but need help managing what they owe. Instead of liquidating assets, you work with the court to create a 3–5 year repayment plan that consolidates your debts into one monthly payment based on what you can afford.

That means:

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You can catch up on past-due mortgage or car payments.

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You stop foreclosure and repossession proceedings.

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You keep your assets while addressing unsecured debts like credit cards, medical bills, or personal loans.

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In many cases, a significant portion of your debt can be discharged at the end of the plan.

If you’ve been told you don’t qualify for Chapter 7, or you have valuable assets you’re trying to protect, Chapter 13 bankruptcy could be the right solution.

Who Qualifies for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

Not everyone is eligible for Chapter 13—but many people who think they aren’t actually are.

Here are the basic requirements:

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You must have a regular income that supports monthly payments.

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Your secured and unsecured debt levels must fall below the legal limits (which we’ll evaluate for you).

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You must be filing as an individual—not as a business entity (though sole proprietors often benefit from Chapter 13).

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You must have filed your past four years of income taxes.

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You’re required to complete credit counseling through a court-approved provider within 180 days of filing.

How We Help You Navigate Chapter 13

Chapter 13 is more complex than Chapter 7—but that also means there’s more room for strategy. And that’s where we come in.

Our team walks you through the entire process with clarity and confidence.

Here’s what that looks like

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Personalized Strategy

We start with a full financial review to understand your income, debts, assets, and goals. Then we build a plan that balances what the court requires with what you can realistically manage.

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Creditor Protection

As soon as your case is filed, wage garnishments, lawsuits, and foreclosure efforts stop. We make sure your protections are in place from day one.

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Asset Preservation

Our approach focuses on helping you keep your property—not sell it. Whether it’s your home, vehicle, or business assets, we fight to protect what matters.

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Long-Term Relief

Your plan will restructure debt, reduce interest, and often include debt forgiveness at the end. We help you build a path forward—not just delay the pain.

We’re not here to rush you into paperwork. We’re here to walk with you through every step, explain what’s happening, and get you the outcome you deserve.

Ready to stop the spiral? Give us a call today.

We’ll talk through how Chapter 13 bankruptcy could work for you and help you build a path forward.

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