In the 1990s, the state began to experiment with awarding and managing construction contracts using the design-build system. Figure 1 summarizes the various legislation authorizing state and local entities to use design-build under specified circumstances.
A low payment means you're more likely to be able to demonstrate to the court that you have the capability to make such a payment, which means it's more likely you'll be granted Chapter 13 bankruptcy, which means you'll keep your house.
Many people worry that they will lose everything they own after they file bankruptcy. In reality, most people can keep most of their property and many people keep all of their property. The property you keep depends upon the kind of bankruptcy you file and the state in which you live. Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code allows you to repay all or a portion of your debt under court supervision.