Very possibly.
Both have the same negative impact on your credit.
The most significant change to the 1978 statute concerns consumer bankruptcy under the Chapter 7 liquidation provisions.
How to get after job filing chapter 7 bankruptcy once it appears on the credit report
The cosigner's credit will only be affected if the person that they cosign for defaults on the loan. The bankruptcy will not affect the cosigners credit.
Yes; child support is not affected by or discharged in bankruptcy.
In a chapter 7, no post petition income constitutes property of the bankruptcy estate. So to answer, no. In a chapter 13 or 11, all post petition income constitutes property of the estate.
Yes.
Your claim is most likely covered by a WC insurance, either a prvate policy the employer had or one with the State. As such, your claim should be unaffected by the Bankruptcy.
No
The amount of time a bankruptcy stays on your credit report after discharge differs between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. With Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the Chapter 7 stays on your credit report for 10 years. Chapter 13 bankruptcy, after discharge, it shows for 7 years on your credit report.
Yes you can protect it under chapter 7 bankruptcy
Chapter 8 bankruptcy does not exist in the United States bankruptcy code. It seems there may have been a misunderstanding or confusion with the chapter numbers. The most common types of bankruptcy in the U.S. are Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13. Each chapter has specific eligibility requirements, processes, and potential outcomes. It is recommended to consult with a bankruptcy attorney for accurate information on the different types of bankruptcy available.