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What is filing bankruptcy?

Updated: 9/17/2023
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Bankruptcy is a legal tool individuals and companies use when they are no longer able to repay debits.

In the United States their are two sorts of personal bankruptcy.

1) Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, or reorganization Bankruptcy lets an individual work with their creditors to pay back debts without the threat of foreclosure or harassment. This lets someone do the right thing and pay people back.

2) Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is a more extreme step. During Chapter 7 one continues to make essential payments while paying nothing to other creditors. Next, all assets are liquidated and distributed to creditors.

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