A debtor can dismiss a Chapter 13 bankruptcy at any time without a fee, except perhaps for any remaining attorney's fees that have not been paid under the Chapter 13 plan. A debtor cannot voluntarily dismiss a Chapter 7 without filing a motion wiht the court. Even then, the debtor must be able to demonstrate that no prejudice to creditor if the Chapter 7 is dismissed. The debtor can convert the 7 to 13 (which does involve a fee) and then dismiss the Chapter 13.
Whilst an initial consultation with a bankruptcy lawyer is usually free of charge, there are always fees involved with this process. Even if one chooses not to use a lawyer, there are still fees which will need to be paid to the court.
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Legal fees can be covered by reorganization bankruptcy if they are necessary for the successful completion of the bankruptcy process. However, it ultimately depends on the specific circumstances and the court's discretion. It is advised to consult with a bankruptcy attorney to understand how legal fees may be treated in your particular case.
You can dismiss a bankruptcy. (Motion to dismiss) However, you will no longer be under the protection of the bankruptcy courts, will still owe everything, and will still have a bankruptcy on your credit report. You may also be prevented from filing again for quite some time. Talk to an attorney about your individual circumstances and how your local Bankruptcy court handles these situations.
Bankruptcy is a Federal process and has no effect on child support. Bankruptcy does not dismiss child support debts.
... prevent ... Bankruptcy is a Federal process and has no effect on child support. Bankruptcy does not dismiss child support debts.
The short answer is no. There are legal restrictions regarding when and how often you can file bankruptcy, as well as the type of bankruptcy (if any) you are eligible to file. You will likely need to be able to pay any court and legal fees involved, as well, so proceed with caution.
You cannot file a bankruptcy directed at one single debt.
No. Obligations to the government cannot be discharged through bankruptcy action.
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The tests that may be used by the Bankruptcy Court in dismissing a petition for abuse include a median income test and a means test.