When can you file for a chapter 13?

Answer 1

Any time the Federal Bankruptcy courts are open...which is basically any business day.

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.

Answer 2

You can file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, however your debt reorganization plan/ timeline must be formally approved by the court. An individual's debts are not discharged under Chapter 13 bankruptcy, but rather, the individual may lower his debt payments to affordable levels. However, if you owe more than $250,000 in unsecured debt and more than $750,000 in secured debt, you cannot reorganize under Chapter 13; you must do so under Chapter 11. To file for Chapter 13, you must have regular income and debts under those levels. When Should I File under Chapter 13?

Chapter 13 is recommended if: * You have debts that are not dischargeable in Chapter 7 * You are in default on mortgages or car payments * You have more property than can be exempted under Chapter 7 * You owe taxes or other debts that are not dischargeable in Chapter 7

Answer 3

Any person of legal age or legal entity (corporation, partnership, LLC, etc.) can file for c. 7. Whether there is any need or point in filing depends on other facts.