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Chapter 7 bankruptcy is for an individual, company or corporation and will stop collection attempts in exchange for giving up assets. This type of bankruptcy is for people who can not afford to pay their debts. Sometimes people who file chapter 7 are allowed to keep some or all of their property but what they are allowed to retain will vary from state to state.

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What protection does Chapter 11 Bankruptcy offer?

Chapter 11 is the bankruptcy code issued to a business who files for bankruptcy. This type of bankruptcy protects a business and will allow it to get running again. If a business fails and applies for chapter 7, they must sell everything and give the proceeds to creditors. A person on chapter 11 does not have to do this.


Can you get a mortgage loan if you are in a chapter 13 bankruptcy?

If you are lucky, yes. But most likely, no lender will give you a mortgage loan if you are or have declared bankruptcy.


Do you have to be working to file for bankruptcy?

There are three types of bankruptcy namely Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, and Chapter 11 Business Bankruptcy. Chapter 7 bankruptcy will discharge most types of debts for the average citizen. It will stay on record for ten years, but the major benefit is the stay it provides which prevents creditors from hassling you. On the other hand Chapter 11 bankruptcy is used by businesses, not citizens, to reorganize debts while Chapter 13 bankruptcy is wage earner's bankruptcy, which allows you to repay your debt through a plan. Among these three, Chapter 13 bankruptcy is considered as the best option for people with a steady income, who happen to have fallen behind in loan payments. idk and i dont give rats a**. hahahaha


If planning to file chapter 7 bankruptcy California when is the time to voluntarily give back vehicle?

Ask the attorney that is filing your Chapter 7 case.


Bankruptcy and Debt?

If you have a mountain of debt that will force you to file for bankruptcy, there are two types of protection that you can file for with the bankruptcy courts. The first kind of bankruptcy protection is called chapter 7 bankruptcy. Under chapter 7 bankruptcy, your assets will be liquidated and the proceeds from the sales will go towards paying off your debts. Most remaining debts will then be discharged by the courts. The second kind of bankruptcy that you can file for is called chapter 13 bankruptcy. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is more closely related to debt consolidation in that your debts are reorganized and a payment plan is set up between you and your creditors. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is sometimes called a working man's bankruptcy because one of the requirements of filing for the protection is having a job with a steady income. In a chapter 13 bankruptcy filing, you and your lawyer will devise a payment repayment plan that explains to the courts how you will handle your creditors. Most payment plans allow you to make payments for a period between 30 and 60 months after the initial filing. According to current bankruptcy laws, the debtor must prove to the courts that he will be able to carry out the plan for the duration of the time period. Current chapter 13 bankruptcy laws give judges the ability to factor in your living expenses while repaying your debt. However, federal standards are in place that makes it difficult for judges to customize expenditures on a case to case basis. Chapter 13 bankruptcy can also be a punishment for those that have file for chapter 7 bankruptcy fraudulently. Many people prefer to file for chapter 7 bankruptcy because they will not have to repay most of their debts. However, not everyone qualifies for this kind of protection. In order to qualify for chapter 7 bankruptcy, a person must make no more than $167 over the median income of the state. If the courts find out that a person does violate this requirement, the chapter 7 protection can be revoked and changed to chapter 13. Most people that file for chapter 13 bankruptcy will also be required to attend classes that will teach them about money management and personal finance. If you fail to attend the classes or do not pass, your bankruptcy may be revoked, which will erase any protection that you were granted from your creditors. The laws surrounding chapter 13 bankruptcy are quite complex. Should you ever have to file for bankruptcy, hire a bankruptcy attorney who can guide you through the process. Even though your finances may be tight, hiring a bankruptcy lawyer can save you time and make sure that your interests are protected in the wake of your looming bankruptcy.


When is the best time to give back a vehicle when bankruptcy is an issue?

IF YOU GOING TO FILE BANKRUPTCY KEEP YOUR CAR AND PUT IT IN YOUR BANKRUPTCY IF YOU NEED YOUR CAR. IF YOU JUST WANT TO GIVE IT BACK JUST GIVE IT BACK ANY TIME BUT THE LOAN STILL GOING ON YOUR CREDIT FILE SO IF I WAS YOU I'LL PUT IT IN WHAT EVER CHAPTER YOUR FILEING.


We filed chapter 7 bankruptcy. When can the bank take the house?

When you either voluntarily give up the house or you stop making payments (foreclosure).


What kind of information can you expect to find on Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Chapter 7 bankruptcy, sometimes call a straight bankruptcy is a liquidation proceeding. The debtor turns over all non-exempt property to the bankruptcy trustee who then converts it to cash for distribution to the creditors. The debtor receives a discharge of all dischargeable debts usually within four months. In the vast majority of cases the debtor has no assets that he would lose so Chapter 7 will give that person a relatively quick "fresh start".


Where to auto finance after being dischardged from chapter 13?

Just about anywhere. After a Bankruptcy either chapter 7 or 13. The banks are more willing to give you a loan becaus of the fact that you cannot file for another seven years.


You just filed chapter 7 bankruptcy you told them you did not want to keep your car so after you give it back will you be responsible for the remaining balance if it doesnt sell for how much you owe o?

If it was a part of the bankruptcy process, no, you aren't responsible. But it has to be specifically spelled out in the petition.


You filed bankruptcy and kept your house now you want to give it back?

The question has too little information to answer. How long ago was the bankruptcy filed? Was it a chapter 7 or a chapter 13? If a chapter 7, did you expressly state you were rtetaining the house and going to continue repaying the debt? What bakruptcy Court, since there are differences from state to state and even from court to court within a state? You may not need to relate this to bankruptcy at all, if the mortgagor will accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure (in a 7). If you are in a 13, you may be able to convert to a 7 and surrender the house.


Can a person give a home away while in a Ch 13 bankruptcy?

If what you want to do is give up your home so you don't have to pay the mortgage anymore, then the answer is yes. However, if you want to give up your home, then you should really consider a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which does not require a repayment plan. Talk to a bankruptcy attorney in your area, who can tell you whether you qualify. For more information on the bankruptcy process, you can visit the website I added to the links. The above is provided for informational purposes only. It is not intended as legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship.