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PROBABLY if one is in a Chapter 13 and that debtor converts to Chapter 7, that debtor can re-file another Chapter 13 immediately after the Chapter 7 discharge.

I say "probably" rather than "yes" for a few reasons: (1) There is no Bankruptcy Code section that prevents immediate filing of a Chapter 13 after a Chapter 7, but a creditor could object to the new Chapter 13 and argue that the debtor is abusing the Bankruptcy Code, an argument the Court may or may not be swayed by based on the circumstances of the case; (2) If a debtor voluntarily dismisses a Chapter 13 once a Motion for Relief from Stay has been filed in the Chapter 13 case, that debtor is automatically barred from re-filing another Chapter 13 for 180 days (see 11 U.S.C. 109(g)(2)). So, a creditor may argue that conversion to Chapter 7 is akin to voluntary dismissal and so the debtor should be barred from filing another Chapter 13 for 180 days if a Motion for Relief was filed in the prior Chapter 13 case (and I have no idea if such an argument would work for the creditor); and (3) Different districts may have different case law affecting the answer to this question, so it's probably best to consult a lawyer in your area.

Please note that nothing in this posting or in any other posting constitutes legal advice; this is simply my understanding of the facts, which I do not warrant, and I am not suggesting any course of action or inaction to any person.

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Q: If someone filed chapter 13 then converted to 7 can they refile a 13 as soon as the 7 is dismissed?
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