Yes, at the present time, a Chapter 13 has no filing time limits.
As of October 17, 2005, the new time limit for filing a Chapter 7 is now eight (8) years from the discharge date of a previous "7" filing. The time limit for a Chapter 13 is four (4) years from the discharge date of a previous "7" and two(2) years from the discharge date of a previous "13".
Under the bankruptcy laws effective on October 17, 2005, Chapter 7 cannot be filed unless the debtor was discharged from the previous Chapter 7 or bankruptcy more than eight years ago. The debtor cannot file a Chapter 13 unless: (1) the debtor received a discharge under Chapter 7, 11 or 12 more than four years ago; or (2) the debtor received a discharge under Chapter 13 more than two years ago.
Under the bankruptcy laws effective on October 17, 2005, Chapter 7 cannot be filed unless the debtor was discharged from the previous Chapter 7 or bankruptcy more than eight years ago. The debtor cannot file a Chapter 13 unless: (1) the debtor received a discharge under Chapter 7, 11 or 12 more than four years ago; or (2) the debtor received a discharge under Chapter 13 more than two years ago.
The above notes discharge dates.
Please, this question has been asked and answered so many times! Do a little googling. THIS QUESTION HAS BEEN ASKED AND ANSWERED MANY, MANY TIMES. IT IS PART OF THE DATABASE HERE. PROPERLY USING THE SYSTEM MEANS YOU WOULD HAVE GOTTEN THE ANSWER WITHOUT HAVING TO WAIT! (And consider that if you can't do that - you really should only consider having your own personal lawyer handle EVERYTHING to do with your financial matters and any BK issues which are all much much more complex and less forgiving of not adhereing to the system). Under the bankruptcy laws effective on October 17, 2005, Chapter 7 cannot be filed unless the debtor was discharged from the previous Chapter 7 or bankruptcy more than eight years ago. The debtor cannot file a Chapter 13 unless: (1) the debtor received a discharge under Chapter 7, 11 or 12 more than four years ago; or (2) the debtor received a discharge under Chapter 13 more than two years ago.
The debtor cannot file a Chapter 13 unless: (1) the debtor received a discharge under Chapter 7, 11 or 12 more than four years ago; or (2) the debtor received a discharge under Chapter 13 more than two years ago.
Yes. You are allowed to switch from chapter 13 (which is often a very hard plan to meet and maintain) to chapter 7 one time without questions.
What is Legal to file Chapter 13 on ?
File a notice of appeal within 10 days of the applicable order.
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.
is it safe to file for voluntary dismissal of chapter 13 bankruptcy
You can file a another 13 after 2 years have passed from the previous 13 filing date.
You can indeed file a chapter seven. However, new bankruptcy reforms will go into effect in October, and it will be much more difficult to file a chapter seven, total liquidation BK.
In GA Can you get your car back after a repossession if you file chapter 13 bankruptcy
In a chapter 7, with a no-asset notice, no claim can be filed. In a chapter 13, all creditors should file a proof of claim within the time period provided.
You can file a chapter 13 bk, but NOT another chapter 7.
If I file chapter 7 or 13 how long can I stay in my house?
You can file bankruptcy again 7 years after the last time you filed.
No.