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Can you use the same forms for filing bankruptcy in any state?
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You can use all the official forms, as long as you put in the correct district court and division or geographical venue of the court you are filing in. However, there may be local forms required by local rules, which you will also have to use.
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Where can you get bankruptcy forms for Louisiana?
The same place you get bankruptcy forms for any state. Bankruptcy is a federal procedure, and the major forms are established by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court's administration. Most bankruptcy courts have websites where you can download the forms, including any local forms and rules. You can buy sets of bankruptcy forms online and at places like Staples. Louisiana's state law may be different but it is still bound by the same federal laws we all are.
What happens when filing bankruptcy because of gambling?
Whether or not you lost money gambling has nothing to do with bankruptcy. The question is whether or not you can pay your bills. Do you make Twenty thousand a year and owe two hundred thousand? Are bill collectors at your door day and night? Then you file bankruptcy.
Can you file a chapter 7 bankruptcy and a chapter 13 bankruptcy?
not at the same time, and you'll have to wait a certain period of time after being dismissed/discharged from one before filing the other.
When is the deadline to file Michigan state taxes?
The deadline for filing State tax in Michigan is the same date as the deadline for filing Federal tax.
How long do you have to wait to file chapter 13 bankruptcy in Louisiana after you filed chapter 7 bankruptcy in Arkansas a few years ago in?
Assuming the chapter 7 led to a discharge, you may be able to file chapter 13 immediately, but the automatic stay may not last long without a motion to extend it indefinitely. If the filing date of the 7 was 10 years ago, you should not have this problem. Not all bankruptcy courts have interpreted the statutes and regulations the same way, so consult a local bankruptcy lawyer. Bankruptcy is a federal procedure in most states, and is the same from state to state, more or loss.
Can you file bankruptcy in different counties in a state?
Bankrutpcy is filed in a FEDERAL BANKRUPTCY COURT, it covers all places the same.
How long do you have to wait to file bankruptcy again in Indiana?
Assuming it is federal bankruptcy, 8 years, the same in every state.
Why would one need to file Chapter 12 Bankruptcy?
There are both advantages and disadvantages to filing for bankruptcy. Chapter 7 is often known as debt liquidation bankruptcy and is a good options for many individuals are couples that are in dire financial straits. As soon as a debtor files for bankruptcy, there is an automatic stay and most creditors must stop their collection efforts. Thus, the debtor can begin rebuilding his credit; financially-speaking, the debtor can start over. It is true that filing for bankruptcy ruins a debtor's credit from a number of years and may cause embarrassment. However, incurring more debt and facing the harassing phone calls, letters and potential lawsuits from creditors can have the same effect. Filing for bankruptcy will allow many debtors to get started sooner on rebuilding their credit in peace.
Are animals such as horses and dogs affected by the filing of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
In my state, domestic pets such as dogs and cats are not included. Dogs and cats used for profit, such as breeding, may have to be included. Horses, I believe, are the same way. If they are for pleasure riding only, then they are not included, but if they are used for breeding, racing, or any other profit arena, then they are considered assets. You should speak with a bankruptcy attorney in your state on this issue, or you can call the bankruptcy court for advice. Good luck!!
How soon after can you file for chapter 13 after your first filing?
If you are facing some serious financial issues, you may consider filing for chapter 13 bankruptcy protection. If you do file keep in mind that there is no limit to the amount of times you can refile for the same protection.
Does filing bankruptcy remove bad marks from your credit report?
No. What will happen is all the defaulted accounts listed in the bankruptcy will be marked as such.."included in bankruptcy". The credit history, late payments, judgments, etc. will remain the same. In addition to the scenario in the above answer: The bankruptcy filing itself will be listed in the "public records" portion of your credit report. The disposition needs to be listed also (the discharge). The "bad marks" (i.e., the accounts) will show on your credit for 7 years. The bankruptcy listing will show for 7 years for a completed and discharged Chapter 13 bankruptcy and 10 years for a discharged Chapter 7.
How long does a bankruptcy take to discharge in Idaho?
The time-frame for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case in Idaho is the same as all other states. The discharge should arrive between three and four months after filing. This assumes that no creditor nor the Trustee has filed an objection to such discharge.
