Almost exclusively done by Corporations there is no typical time frame...it is entirely dependnet on things like how complex the corporate structure, its specific financial situation, how agreeable the debtors are how well the plan works, etc. Many are virtually prepackaged and essentially happen very quickly, (although the plan itself may take time, like over a year, to get through all the legal things). As the Co normally continues operatng post filing, it almost makes no difference how long the BK takes to resolve as only pre-petition items are involved.
In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a person filing for relief is called a
You have to wait eight years after filing for Chapter 7 and 4 after filing for Chapter 13.
How to get after job filing chapter 7 bankruptcy once it appears on the credit report
If you wreck your car after filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy you can file it on your insurance. You can then replace your car based on the bankruptcy order.
A person's income does not count after filing chapter 7 bankruptcy. All that counts is what you had before filing bankruptcy.
Yes you can.
reorganization
Yes. It is the most common reason for filing a chapter 13.
Chapter 8 bankruptcy does not exist in the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. It seems there may have been a typo in your question. If you meant Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it involves liquidating assets to pay off debts. If you meant Chapter 13 bankruptcy, it involves creating a repayment plan. It's important to consult with a bankruptcy attorney to understand the specific provisions and implications of filing for bankruptcy.
Whether you are entitled to your tax refund will depend on what type of Chapter of bankruptcy you are filing and whether the bankruptcy exemptions can be used to protect the tax refund. If you are filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy then you can generally keep the refund if the available state bankruptcy exemptions provide protection for it. If you are in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy you are typically required to turn over the tax refunds during the life of the Chapter 13 case.
Yes
Bankruptcy has no impact on obtaining a passport.