chapter 13 bankruptcy

Updated October 21, 2026 A common question I am asked is, “Will bankruptcy stop a garnishment on a judgment against me?” Filing Chapter 13 generally starts an automatic stay that stops many wage garnishments for debts owed before filing. But the type of debt, any earlier bankruptcy cases and the timing matter. A consultation alone does not start that protection.…Read More

There are 2 obvious reasons: A Chapter 13 is a great solution to stop wage garnishments. A Chapter 13 is a great solution to stop foreclosure on your house, save the house and cure the missed payments over time. There are four main factors that influence whether an individual can or should file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy: your…Read More

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and Catching Up on Past-Due Mortgage Payments Bankruptcy Attorney Federal Way Auburn Lake Tapps Bonney Lake Puyallup Tacoma Seattle Missed Payments and Loan Modification Requests Over the past few months, many people have tried to modify their existing home loans. Unfortunately, most people have run into long delays concerning their lender. People are under the impression that…Read More