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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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   Prior to the BAPCPA Amendments, debtors of all incomes could file for bankruptcy under Chapter 7. BAPCPA restricted the number of debtors that could declare Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The act sets out a method to calculate a debtor's income, and compares this amount to the median income of the debtor's state.

4. 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.

5. When should I file for bankruptcy? - AOL

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   Filing for bankruptcy should be a last resort, but it can help. Chapter 7 requires a means test but will eliminate most of your debt, and you may see a rebound in your credit score in just a few ...

6. 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.

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

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   Decide if you will file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. ... be treated in future bankruptcy cases. Under the new guidelines, borrowers seeking student loan discharge must submit a form ...