Chapter 13 · Maywood
Chapter 13 Attorney for Maywood Homeowners and Families
Maywood homeowners who fall behind can use Chapter 13 to stop a sale. Chapter 13 stops a foreclosure or repossession and lets you catch up over 3 to 5 years. Call (310) 362-9071 for a free consultation.
- Median owner home value: $634,400
- Stop a foreclosure or repossession
- Catch up over 3 to 5 years
- Meet in Beverly Hills or by video
Saving a home in Maywood
About 30.5% of homes in Maywood are lived in by their owners, and the median owner-occupied home is valued at $634,400. California's homestead exemption protects a large share of that equity. Owners who have paid their mortgage down a lot should still have us run the numbers before choosing a chapter. California's homestead exemption rises with inflation each year. In Los Angeles County, owners generally get the top amount, which is about $744,000 in 2026.
About 3 in 10 Maywood homes are lived in by their owners, and the median value is about $634,000. Chapter 13 stops a foreclosure and lets owners repay missed payments over the plan.
How long a Maywood Chapter 13 plan runs
Because half of Maywood households earn less than $60,943, many filers here are below the state median for their household size. Below-median filers can often use a 3-year plan instead of 5.
Your plan payment is based on your income after reasonable costs. Median rent in Maywood is $1,525 a month. A year of that rent equals about 30% of the city's median household income. When rent takes that much, one missed paycheck can push bills onto credit cards. Those housing costs count when we build your budget.
When Chapter 13 fits Maywood filers
- You are behind on a mortgage. Past-due payments are spread over the plan while the sale stays on hold. See stop foreclosure.
- You pass the means test but need more time. Many Maywood filers qualify for Chapter 7, yet choose Chapter 13 to catch up on a house or car they want to keep.
- You own one of the few owner-occupied homes in Maywood. Only about 30.5% of homes here are lived in by owners, so protecting one is worth planning for.
- You need to keep a car. Some older car loans can be cut to the car's value.
Chapter 13 also helps Maywood families keep a car and catch up on property taxes.
Where a Maywood Chapter 13 case is heard
Bankruptcy cases from Maywood are assigned to the Los Angeles Division of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California, at the Roybal Federal Building, 255 East Temple Street, downtown.
After filing, you make plan payments to the Chapter 13 trustee, and a judge confirms the plan at a hearing.
Related pages
If your debts are mostly credit cards and medical bills, a Chapter 7 attorney for Maywood may be the faster path. See bankruptcy attorney for Maywood for both options, or read our main Chapter 13 bankruptcy page.
Chapter 13 questions from Maywood
Can Chapter 13 stop a foreclosure on my Maywood home?
Yes, Chapter 13 can stop a foreclosure if it is filed before the sale. The missed payments are then paid over the plan while you keep making current payments.
Will I keep my Maywood home in Chapter 13?
Yes, you usually keep your home in Chapter 13 if you make the plan payments and stay current on the mortgage after filing. With a median home value near $634,000 in Maywood, many owners can protect their equity either way, so we compare both chapters.
Can I keep my Maywood home if my income is irregular?
You can often keep your Maywood home in Chapter 13 even with irregular income. We build the plan around an average you can count on.
Free consultation
Protect your Maywood home or car
Call (310) 362-9071 or send the form. Have any sale date or notice ready.
Law Offices of John Asuncion9454 Wilshire Blvd., Penthouse Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 362-9071
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.