Yes, separated by years.
Chapter 13 laws are the laws that govern bankruptcies. These are different than Chapter 7 bankruptcies because these have a repayment plan by which you repay your creditors.
No, you can't have two separate bankruptcies at once. If you are under a chapter 13, and are no longer able to make your plan payments, then you can convert your case from a 13 to a 7.
Bankruptcies (both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13) remain on your credit report for 10 years.
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Chapter 7 bankruptcy involves liquidating assets to pay off debts, while Chapter 13 bankruptcy involves creating a repayment plan to pay off debts over time. Chapter 8 bankruptcy does not exist in the U.S. bankruptcy code.
Chapter 7 is a complete discharge of all dischargeable debts. Chapter 13 is a repayment plan of the debts under the bankruptcy court's supervision and protection.
The difference between the types of bankruptcies have mainly to do with whether the filing is for an individual or a business. There are two types of bankruptcy for individuals. Those are Chapter 7-by far the most commonly filed form of bankruptcy and Chapter 13-which is more of a debt consolidation type of bankruptcy. Both have various positives and negatives. The article below goes into the specifics of Chapter 7 vs Chapter 13.
Chapeter 13 bankruptcies are like reorganizing your debt. Yes you can keep your properties. The most importgage influence is that you have positive income from them that will assist you with the repayment of your other debt.
Two years after the date of the chapter 13 dismissal.
If it is possible, it would be difficult as bankruptcies do terrible things to your credit. Potentially high interest rates as well with very strict terms.
Bankruptcy is a court proceeding under a federal statute called the "Bankruptcy Code". The Bankruptcy Code allows persons or other entities in financial distress relief from some or all of that person's debt. Bankruptcies are administered through a separate federal court called the United States Bankruptcy Court. There are several types of bankruptcies. For individuals, the two main types of bankruptcy filings are cases under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. Chapter 7 cases are also referred to as "liquidation" cases. Chapter 13 cases are commonly referred to as "debt adjustment" or "wage earner" cases. Individuals can also be eligible for Chapter 11 reorganization, but Chapter 11 is normally used by debtors in business or debtors with extremely high amounts of debt. Farmers can also file a separate type of bankruptcy available only to farmers under Chapter 12 of the Bankruptcy Code. The word "Chapter" is simply a reference to a chapter number in the Bankruptcy Code. Bankruptcy is a court proceeding under a federal statute called the "Bankruptcy Code". The Bankruptcy Code allows persons or other entities in financial distress relief from some or all of that person's debt. Bankruptcies are administered through a separate federal court called the United States Bankruptcy Court. There are several types of bankruptcies. For individuals, the two main types of bankruptcy filings are cases under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. Chapter 7 cases are also referred to as "liquidation" cases. Chapter 13 cases are commonly referred to as "debt adjustment" or "wage earner" cases. Individuals can also be eligible for Chapter 11 reorganization, but Chapter 11 is normally used by debtors in business or debtors with extremely high amounts of debt. Farmers can also file a separate type of bankruptcy available only to farmers under Chapter 12 of the Bankruptcy Code. The word "Chapter" is simply a reference to a chapter number in the Bankruptcy Code.
First consult a lawyer for which bankruptcy chapter you qualify for and let him/her assist you with the bankruptcy procedures as bankruptcy procedures are not the same in every case. Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies are the most common. For more information, visit these websites: http://howtodeclarebankruptcy.net/ and filepersonalbankruptcy.org/how-to-declare-bankruptcy/.