Filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows a debtor to financially reorganize his debts and pay off outstanding debt through a court-ordered repayment plan. After a debtor has completed all his repayments, he is absolved of any remaining liability on his previous debts. The term "dropping out" refers to when individuals stop making their monthly payments under the Chapter 13 debt repayment schedule. This can be done at any time during the repayment plan, which generally last two to five years.
Talk to your bankruptcy attorney about dropping out. Make sure you understand the consequences of dropping out of your bankruptcy.
Discuss with your bankruptcy attorney your reasons for wanting to drop out. If you cannot afford the payments under the Chapter 13 bankruptcy repayment schedule, your attorney may be able to go back before the bankruptcy court and have the repayment plan adjusted. Dropping out of Chapter 13 bankruptcy should only be pursued if there are no other alternatives.
Ask your bankruptcy if you are eligible to file for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy instead.
Stop making your monthly repayments to the bankruptcy court. Once you stop making payments, you have effectively "dropped out."
