If it is exempt, then yes you can keep it. Anything over the exemption amount belongs to the trustee to pay off creditors.
No
If I file chapter 7 or 13 how long can I stay in my house?
If it has value above its debt, probably not.
Yes, in most cases, a person can keep their cars when they file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. It will ultimately depend on the bankrupt court.
Anyone who is seriously struggling with debt can file for chapter 7 bankruptcy and it is up to the court to determine whether or not you will be eligible. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is usually best for people who:* Have no steady stream of income* Have a lot of exempt property* Cannot keep up with a strict payment plan
You may be able to keep your rental property depending on how much it is worth. You cannot have over 35,000 dollars worth of equity in a property in most states. It is best to consult with a bankruptcy attorney before you file.
In a chapter 7, yes, you can keep your vacation if you have no equity in it. This assumes you have not run out and borrowed money against it knowing you were going to file bankruptcy. In a chapter 13, the equity is only relevant to the amount to be paid to the unsecured creditors. You don't "lose" the property.
Chapter 7 is a liquidation bankruptcy, you are giving up your assets. If you want to keep your home and car you would need to file a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.
You can file bankruptcy again 7 years after the last time you filed.
You can file a chapter 13 bk, but NOT another chapter 7.
You do not have to be unemployed to file bankruptcy.
The bankruptcy petitioner can file another chapter 7 8 years after the date of filing of a previous chapter 7.