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.
Yes, a Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be dismissed if the petitioner dies. Typically, the trustee or another party involved in the bankruptcy case will file a motion to dismiss the case due to the petitioner's death.
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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Administration costs, which generally include the legal fees of those involved are of the highest payment priority. Being "administratively" bankrupt is one way to assure the case is resolved real quick!
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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