I should start by saying that all bankruptcy courts strongly urge people to use an attorney for this matter. That being said, Petition Preparers are services that will arrange and complete forms required for Bankruptcy court at a lower fee than an attorney. An increasing number of people have been using Petition Preparers to help them get ready to file for bankruptcy. However, if you are sure that you do not want to hire an attorney, then hiring the services of a Petition Preparer may be a good idea. A good bankruptcy Petition Preparer will be able to generate the proper documents quickly and easily. This can be a great help in your preparation for court.
Yes. Chapter 7 means you can't pay your bills. It is not free to file and you need to get an attorney to do it for you.
File a motion to covert. Speak with an attorney about your specific situation. If you can not find an attorney, contact your local Bar association and they will refer you to one.
You can convert the 13 to a 7. Speak with an attorney about your specific situation. If you can not find an attorney, contact your local Bar association and they will refer you to one.
Ask the attorney that is filing your Chapter 7 case.
The first step is to talk with a bankruptcy attorney, then fill out the appropriate paperwork and file it with a bankruptcy court.
The time it takes from when you sign up with an attorney to when you actually file varies based on your situation and the attorney. In some cases, your attorney can file that day but it usually takes a few weeks. In the standard chapter 7 bankruptcy case, it usually takes about 90 days from the date you file until you receive your discharge (assuming you qualify and everything is done properly).
Since its dismissed w/ prejudice - Wait 180 days and file an individual chapter 7. Your spouse does not have to file.
You can file bankruptcy again 7 years after the last time you filed.
Yes, if you have an attorney just have him/her petition to voluntarily dismiss, if you're doing it yourself, just do the same.
You can file a chapter 13 bk, but NOT another chapter 7.
You do not have to be unemployed to file bankruptcy.
The bankruptcy petitioner can file another chapter 7 8 years after the date of filing of a previous chapter 7.