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2. Common types of bankruptcy and how to avoid filing - AOL

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   Key takeaways. There are two common types of bankruptcy: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Filing for bankruptcy is a time-consuming process that can take years to stop affecting your finances.

3. Chapter 7, Title 11, United States Code - Wikipedia

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   Chapter 7 of Title 11 U.S. Code is the bankruptcy code that governs the process of liquidation under the bankruptcy laws of the U.S. In contrast to bankruptcy under Chapter 11 and Chapter 13, which govern the process of reorganization of a debtor, Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the most common form of bankruptcy in the U.S. [1]

4. When should I file for bankruptcy? - AOL

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   Both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 will bring your credit score down significantly. If you start out with a credit score of 700 or higher, point losses of 200 or more are not uncommon with a bankruptcy.

5. Bankruptcy in the United States - Wikipedia

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   In 2013, 91 percent of U.S. individuals filing bankruptcy hire an attorney to file their Chapter 7 petition. [49] The typical cost of an attorney was $1,170. [ 49 ] Alternatives to filing with an attorney are: filing pro se, meaning without an attorney, which requires an individual to fill out least sixteen separate forms, [ 50 ] hiring a ...

6. Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act

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   Section 109(h) provides that a debtor will no longer be eligible to file under either chapter 7 or chapter 13 unless within 180 days prior to filing the debtor received an "individual or group briefing" from a nonprofit budget and credit counseling agency approved by the United States trustee or bankruptcy administrator.

7. Should I file bankruptcy for $12K debt? - AOL

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   With Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the courts may be able to seize some of your possessions to repay creditors. Maliga says these possessions can include vacation or rental properties, valuable art, stamp ...