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2. Thinking About Filing for Bankruptcy? It’s Worth Considering ...

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   There are two main types of bankruptcy for consumers: Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Chapter 7 bankruptcy, or liquidation bankruptcy, is available to individuals who can’t pay ...

3. Chapter 13 bankruptcy: What you need to know - AOL

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   Chapter 13 bankruptcy offers a way to reorganize and pay off debts over three to five years without losing essential assets like a home or car. It provides a structured repayment plan and an ...

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

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   This type of bankruptcy is usually pursued by people who do not earn enough money to repay their debts. Chapter 13 bankruptcy. With a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, some unsecured debts may be forgiven ...

5. Chapter 13, Title 11, United States Code - Wikipedia

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   The disadvantage of filing for personal bankruptcy is that, under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, a record of this stays on the individual's credit report for up to 7 years (up to 10 years for Chapter 7); [5] still, it is possible to obtain new debt or credit (cards, auto, or consumer loans) after only 12–24 months, and a new FHA mortgage loan just 25 months after discharge, and Fannie Mae ...

6. United States bankruptcy court - Wikipedia

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   United States bankruptcy courts are courts created under Article I of the United States Constitution. [1] The current system of bankruptcy courts was created by the United States Congress in 1978, effective April 1, 1984. [2] United States bankruptcy courts function as units of the district courts and have subject-matter jurisdiction over ...

7. Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act

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   The new legislation also requires that all individual debtors in either chapter 7 or chapter 13 complete an "instructional course concerning personal financial management." If a chapter 7 debtor does not complete the course, it constitutes grounds for denial of discharge pursuant to new 11 U.S.C. § 727(a)(11) .