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

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   The most common types of bankruptcy for individuals are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, each with unique eligibility requirements and outcomes. While Chapter 7 offers a fast track to debt discharge, it ...

3. 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]

4. Before You File for Bankruptcy, Consider These 3 Alternatives

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   Before You File for Bankruptcy, Consider These 3 Alternatives. Steve Strauss, The Motley Fool. October 19, 2024 at 7:30 AM. A couple looks at paperwork worriedly inside. Image source: Getty Images.

5. 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 ...

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

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   This is because filing for bankruptcy costs money, and if you have a smaller debt, it may not be worth the effort and fees. Most bankruptcy lawyers won’t take on your case unless you have at ...

7. Bankruptcy - Wikipedia

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   Bankruptcy exemptions are available only to individuals filing bankruptcy. [43] There are two alternative systems that can be used to exempt property from a bankruptcy estate, federal exemptions [44] (available in some states but not all), and state exemptions (which vary widely between states). For example, Maryland and Virginia, which are ...