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2. Should You Declare Bankruptcy? Here's How to Decide - AOL

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   Bankruptcy will whack your credit, but Chapter 7 may allow you to start rebuilding relatively quickly, while Chapter 13 will have longer-term effects. You could have a decent credit score (above ...

3. When should I file for bankruptcy? - AOL

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   Bankruptcy should only be considered as a last resort after credit counseling. Alternatives may not be accessible, so consult a lawyer to determine if bankruptcy is the best route for you.

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

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   A key sign you should file for bankruptcy is if your existing financial burden or crisis is worse than the impacts the bankruptcy will have on your credit score. Barna said bankruptcy drops credit ...

5. Bankruptcy - Wikipedia

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   While bankruptcy cases are always filed in United States Bankruptcy Court (an adjunct to the U.S. District Courts), bankruptcy cases, particularly with respect to the validity of claims and exemptions, are often dependent upon State law. [41] A Bankruptcy Exemption defines the property a debtor may retain and preserve through bankruptcy.

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

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   Chapter 13 bankruptcy, known as reorganization bankruptcy, allows you to retain some of your assets while paying back your creditors over a set period of time, typically a three-to-five-year period.

7. Bankruptcy in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Originally, bankruptcy in the United States, as nearly all matters directly concerning individual citizens, was a subject of state law. However, there were several short-lived federal bankruptcy laws before the Act of 1898: the Bankruptcy Act of 1800, [3] which was repealed in 1803; the Act of 1841, [4] which was repealed in 1843; and the Act of 1867, [5] which was amended in 1874 [6] and ...