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.
This is not true. You can keep your exempt property and anything you obtain after the bankruptcy is filed. However, if you receive an inheritance, a property settlement, or life insurance benefits within 180 days after your bankruptcy, that money or property may have to be paid to your creditors if the property or money is not exempt.