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Judges and Judiciary

Aug. 10, 1999

Eligibility Enigma

By Mark R. Campbell When an attorney's individual clients run into financial difficulties, it pays to know the options available. Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code, which provides one such option, was designed by Congress to enable individuals with regular income (including sole proprietors) to repay their creditors as much as they can afford over a 3-5 year period under a court-confirmed payment plan.

        By Mark R. Campbell
        
        When an attorney's individual clients run into financial difficulties, it pays to know the options available. Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code, which provides one such option, was designed by Congress to enable individuals with regular income (including sole proprietors) to repay their creditors as much ...

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