Understanding the Benefits of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

As a Philadelphia bankruptcy attorney, I am often asked about the benefits of Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Despite common misconceptions, filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be the best, and sometimes the only option depending upon a debtor’s circumstances. Avoiding forced liquidation of assets, like a home or car, the most common items that people want to avoid losing, makes a Chapter 13 bankruptcy more desirable than other alternatives.