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2. 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 ...

3. Can you save money by not hiring a bankruptcy attorney? - AOL

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   A bankruptcy lawyer can assess your financial situation, advise you on the most suitable type of bankruptcy to file (such as Chapter 7 or Chapter 13), prepare and file all necessary paperwork ...

4. 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 ...

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

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   There are two common types of bankruptcy: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. ... potentially even real estate since bankruptcy laws vary by state. ... bankruptcy attorneys offer a free consultation to help ...

6. United States bankruptcy court - Wikipedia

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   Bankruptcy courts appoint a trustee to represent the interests of the creditors and administer the cases. The U.S. Trustee [3] appoints Chapter 7 trustees for a renewable period of 1 year, Chapter 13 trustees are "standing trustees" who administer cases in a specific geographic region.

7. United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern and Western ...

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   The Bankruptcy Act of 1898 (Act of July 1, 1898, ch. 541, 30 Stat. 544) was the first permanent bankruptcy law and remained in effect until the passage of the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95–598, 92 Stat. 2549, November 6, 1978). The 1898 Act created "courts of bankruptcy" defined as the district courts of the United States.