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2. Personal bankruptcy - Wikipedia

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   More rarely, personal bankruptcy proceedings are carried out under Chapter 11. The ultimate goal of personal bankruptcy, from the viewpoint of the debtor, is receiving a discharge. [2] In 2008, more than 96% of all bankruptcy filings were non-commercial and about two-thirds of these were chapter 7 cases. [3]

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

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   Given the complexities of bankruptcy laws, it's crucial to consult with a bankruptcy attorney. They can help you understand whether you qualify for Chapter 7 or if Chapter 13 is more appropriate ...

4. 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were several short-lived federal bankruptcy laws before the Act of 1898: the Bankruptcy Act of 1800, [3] which was repealed in 1803; the Act of 1841, [4] which was repealed in 1843; and the Act of 1867, [5] which was amended in 1874 [6] and ...

5. Bankruptcy - Wikipedia

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   A Bankruptcy Exemption defines the property a debtor may retain and preserve through bankruptcy. Certain real and personal property can be exempted on "Schedule C" [42] of a debtor's bankruptcy forms, and effectively be taken outside the debtor's bankruptcy estate. Bankruptcy exemptions are available only to individuals filing bankruptcy. [43]

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. Bankruptcy: What To Do Before, During and After Filing - AOL

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   Personal bankruptcy is a legal process that allows people to discharge unpayable debts by liquidating assets to pay their creditors or by entering into a court-approved plan to repay them. Tips: 7...