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How soon after a discharged chapter 13 can a person file a chapter 7?
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Under the bankruptcy law effective on October 17, 2005, Chapter 7 cannot be filed unless the debtor was discharged from the previous Chapter 7 or bankruptcy more than eight years ago. The debtor cannot file a Chapter 13 unless: (1) the debtor received a discharge under Chapter 7, 11 or 12 more than four years ago; or (2) the debtor received a discharge under Chapter 13 more than two years ago.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoUnder the bankruptcy laws effective on October 17, 2005, Chapter 7 cannot be filed unless the debtor was discharged from the previous Chapter 7 or bankruptcy more than eight years ago. The debtor cannot file a Chapter 13 unless: (1) the debtor received a discharge under Chapter 7, 11 or 12 more than four years ago; or (2) the debtor received a discharge under Chapter 13 more than two years ago.
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How soon after filing chapter 7 can you sale a house it paid for so you can move?
As soon as your discharged
How soon after a chapter 7 bankruptcy can you buy a car?
The day you are discharged you can buy a car. You need to take proof that you are discharged.
How soon can you file bankruptcy after a voluntary dismissal of a chapter 13?
is it safe to file for voluntary dismissal of chapter 13 bankruptcy
How soon after filing for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy can you file another?
if your still in chapter 7 you have to get out first but you can file again check the laws in you state on chapter 7. laws has chang.
Refile chapter 7?
How soon after filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, can you file either Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 Banruptcy again?
Can you file personal bankruptcy and medical bankruptcy within a short time period?
If you are referring to a chapter 20 (chapter 7 + chapter 13), then yes it is possible. The BK court doesnt differentiate between the types of debts (i.e. taxes, mortgages, medical debt, or credit cards) so you cannot file a chapter 7 for personal debt, and then expect to be allowed to file a chapter 7 for medical debt soon after.
How soon can you file for chapter 13 bankruptcy if you had a chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2007?
Please try and use/follow the system here ...you get the result quicker too...this has been asked and answered here at least 100 times: Under the bankruptcy laws effective on October 17, 2005, Chapter 7 cannot be filed unless the debtor was discharged from the previous Chapter 7 or bankruptcy more than eight years ago. The debtor cannot file a Chapter 13 unless: (1) the debtor received a discharge under Chapter 7, 11 or 12 more than four years ago; or (2) the debtor received a discharge under Chapter 13 more than two years ago.
Can a person literally file for chapter 13 protection and then never follow through without consequence in other words file to get his property back and then not follow through without consequece?
You can file and not do anything, but it would then be quickly dismissed. While he might keep his property, it will soon be foreclosed/repossessed unless he follows through with the ch. 13.
How soon after can you file for chapter 13 after your first filing?
If you are facing some serious financial issues, you may consider filing for chapter 13 bankruptcy protection. If you do file keep in mind that there is no limit to the amount of times you can refile for the same protection.
Can you convert a chapter 13 to a chapter 7 even though you previously had a chapter 7 discharged 7 years ago?
Under the bankruptcy laws effective on October 17, 2005, Chapter 7 cannot be filed unless the debtor was discharged from the previous Chapter 7 or bankruptcy more than eight years ago. The debtor cannot file a Chapter 13 unless: (1) the debtor received a discharge under Chapter 7, 11 or 12 more than four years ago; or (2) the debtor received a discharge under Chapter 13 more than two years ago.
How long after you file for chapter 7 you can buy a car?
As soon as you like, there is no law setting a time limit you must wait, although getting financing will be an issue.
If you file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy does that automatically stop a repossession?
YES, its called an AUTOMATIC STAY. ALL collection efforts must stop as soon as they are notified of your filing.
