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Chapter 13 - Individual, Documents Required at time of Filing 2026

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The document outlines the requirements and procedures for filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy petition in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois. It includes a checklist of necessary documents, such as the Voluntary Petition, Statement About Social Security Numbers, creditor lists, proof of credit counseling, and payment options for filing fees. The document emphasizes the importance of accuracy in providing personal information and details about debts and income, as well as the legal implications of bankruptcy filings.

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Begin with the Voluntary Petition for Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy (Official Form 101). Fill in your full name and contact information on page 9, including your email address and phone number.
Complete the Statement About Your Social Security Numbers (Official Form 121) and ensure it is submitted with your petition. Remember, this form must be kept separate from public records.
List all creditors' names and addresses as required by Fed.R.Bankr.P. 1007(a)(1). This list must accompany your petition.
Select a form of payment for the filing fee. You can choose to pay in full or apply for installment payments using Official Form 103A.
Fill out the Chapter 13 Statement of Your Current Monthly Income and Calculations of Commitment Period (Official Form 122C‐1) accurately reflecting your income sources.
Ensure you have a Certificate of Credit Counseling from an approved agency within the last 180 days before filing.
Lastly, remember to sign all pages that require a signature before submitting your documents.

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Does Chapter 13 require bank statements?

Generally, you will not need to provide copies of your bank statements. However, depending on the trustee appointed in your case your trustee may request to see your bank statements if he or she requires further verification of income, expense, or asset information.

Should you stop paying credit cards before filing Chapter 13?

Credit card payments are considered unsecured debts, meaning they are not tied to any asset. Under both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, your discharge will wipe out credit card debt. Therefore, you should stop paying credit card bills if you are about to file for bankruptcy to avoid wasting your money.

What can I not do while in Chapter 13?

During Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you cant take on new debt like credit cards or loans. This is because you already have a plan to repay your existing debts. Taking on more debt would make it harder to stick to your plan and could even get your case thrown out.

What not to do before Chapter 13?

Some key things to avoid include keeping your accounts at a bank that may freeze them, choosing a filing date with an artificially high bank balance, not disclosing assets or expected tax refunds, transferring assets before filing, paying off loans from family members, waiting too long to file, and taking out home

What would disqualify me from Chapter 13?

You may be disqualified if your payment is insufficient to meet the repayment requirements or demonstrate a reliable ability to repay. Our attorneys can assess your financial situation and recommend suitable alternatives.

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What percentage of Chapter 13 fails?

A study from the American Bankruptcy Institute found that less than 40% of Chapter 13 cases are successful. In other words, more than half of Chapter 13 filers dont complete their payment plan.

What documents do you need to file Chapter 13?

The debtor must also file a certificate of credit counseling and a copy of any debt repayment plan developed through credit counseling; evidence of payment from employers, if any, received 60 days before filing; a statement of monthly net income and any anticipated increase in income or expenses after filing; and a

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