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Does it have to be 8 yrs. before what. have you filed before? Or do you mean 8 yrs. for selling a home? If it is the home yes in some states you can't sell a home 8 yrs. before you file. But in some states the home it 100% exempt.

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Q: Do it have to be 8 years exactly to file for chapter 7 bankruptcy?
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In Kentucky How long after bankruptcy can you file chapter 7 and can you file chapter 13 after chapter 7?

You can file bankruptcy again 7 years after the last time you filed.


How many year after you file bankruptcy can you file bankruptcy aging?

If you are talking about a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, It takes 7 to 9 years after you can file bankruptcy again.


When can you file a chapter 7 bankruptcy if you had a chapter 7 discharged in December 2001?

The bankruptcy petitioner can file another chapter 7 8 years after the date of filing of a previous chapter 7.


If you had bankruptcy in 2004 can you file for bankruptcy again?

Some strict limitations have been set by the new bankruptcy law. Debtors will not be able to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy if they've been through a Chapter 7 within eight years of the new filing. If they want to file for Chapter 13, they will not receive a discharge within two years of a previous Chapter 13 discharge and within four years if they were discharged from a Chapter 7, 11 or 12 bankruptcy.


How long do you have to wait to file bankruptcy again in Georgia?

If it is a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, you have to wait 8 years before you can file it again.


If you filed bankruptcy four years ago and remarried can you file joint bankruptcy now?

It is possible for the married couple to file a chapter 13 or in some instances a chapter 11.


How long do you have to wait to file bankruptcy after last bankruptcy?

You have to wait eight years after filing for Chapter 7 and 4 after filing for Chapter 13.


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You do not have to be unemployed to file bankruptcy.


How long after a chapter 7 bankruptcy can you file another chapter 7in the state of Tennessee?

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Can you file chapter 7 bankruptcy now after filing in July 2004?

A person can file chapter 7 after 8 years from a previous chapter 7. So the answer is NO.


Your bankruptcy was revoked can i file again and if so how long do i have to wait?

You can file again in 8 years. You can only file Chapter 7 once every 8 years. You could file a Chapter 13 or vice versa but not the same chapter.


How soon can you file bankruptcy after a voluntary dismissal of a chapter 13?

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