What types of debts are dischargeable under Chapter 13?
A full Chapter 13 discharge granted upon the completion of all payments required in the plan discharges a debtor from all debts except:
- Debts that were paid outside of the plan and not covered in the plan
- Installment debts whose last payment is due after the completion of the plan
- Debts incurred while the plan was in effect that were not paid under the plan
- Secured debts (i.e. debts secured by mortgages or liens)
- Debts that were paid outside of the plan and not covered in the plan
- Installment debts whose last payment is due after the completion of the plan
- Debts for alimony, maintenance or support
- Debts for death or personal injury caused by the debtor’s operation of a motor vehicle while unlawfully intoxicated
- Debts for restitution included in a criminal sentence imposed on the debtor
- Debts for educational benefits and student loans, unless a court finds that not discharging the debt would impose an undue hardship on the debtor and his/her dependents
- Debts incurred using false pretenses, a false representation or actual fraud
- Debts that are not dischargeable under Chapter 7