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2. 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]

3. 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 . The financial management program is experimental and the ...

4. 7 Key Signs Bankruptcy Is Not a Bad Thing for You - AOL

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   By the time the average person is ready to declare bankruptcy, they've probably done everything they can to deal with a looming financial crisis. Often unexpected life events and crises lead to the...

5. Bankruptcy in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Bankruptcy under Chapter 11, Chapter 12, or Chapter 13 is a more complex reorganization and involves allowing the debtor to keep some or all of his or her property and to use future earnings to pay off creditors. Consumers usually file chapter 7 or chapter 13. Chapter 11 filings by individuals are allowed, but are rare.

6. Personal bankruptcy - Wikipedia

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   In 2008, more than 96% of all bankruptcy filings were non-commercial and about two-thirds of these were chapter 7 cases. [3] Although the individual causes of bankruptcy are complex and multifaceted, most personal bankruptcies involve significant medical bills. [4] Individual bankruptcies are usually filed under chapter 7 or chapter 13.

7. Student loans and bankruptcy: What you need to know - AOL

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   Once you move forward with Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, four possible scenarios might play out. All of your student loans and other debts are discharged. Your loans are partially discharged.