What are th steps to filing chapter 11?

Answer 1

In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the income of the person filing will be subject to a two-part test. First, your income will be calculated with exemptions such as rent and food to determine whether you can afford to pay 25 percent of your unsecured debt such as your credit card bills. Second, your income will be compared to your state's median (middle) income.

You won't be allowed to file for Chapter 7 if your income is above your state's median income and you can afford to pay 25 percent of your unsecured debt. Even if your income is below the state's median income and you can pay 25 percent of your unsecured debt, the court may still deny your Chapter 7 filing. There will be very few exceptions to this test, no matter how sympathetic your case is.

If you pass the tests then the actual process of filing for bankruptcy will involve filing a two-page bankruptcy petition in which you identify your assets/property/debts etc. You will also meet with a trustee of the bankruptcy court who will go through your papers and conduct a creditors meeting. The process will take about 4-6 months.

Answer 2

You have to get a lawyer, file for bankruptcy, meet with creditors and wait 60 days for them to decide whether or not to file a lawsuit.