11 U.S.C. § 1328
Chapter 13 discharge
Describes the discharge a debtor earns after completing a Chapter 13 repayment plan.
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11 U.S.C. § 362
Automatic stay
Immediately stops most collection actions, lawsuits, and foreclosures the moment a bankruptcy case is filed.
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11 U.S.C. § 506
Secured claims & liens
Determines how much of a creditor's claim is treated as secured by collateral.
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11 U.S.C. § 523
Debts that survive bankruptcy
Lists debts — like most taxes, student loans, and child support — that are not wiped out by a discharge.
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11 U.S.C. § 541
Property of the estate
Defines what property comes into the bankruptcy estate when a case is filed.
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