What Different Types of Bankruptcy Cases Should I Consider?
There are four types of bankruptcy cases provided under the law:
• Chapter 7 is known as “straight” bankruptcy or “liquidation.” It requires an individual to give up property which is not “exempt” under the law, so the property can be sold to pay creditors. Generally, those who file chapter 7 keep all of their property except property which is very valuable or which is subject to a lien which they can not avoid or afford to pay.
• Chapter 11, known as “reorganization,” is used by businesses and a few individuals whose debts are very large.
• Chapter 12 is reserved for family farmers and fishermen.
• Chapter 13 is a type of “reorganization” used by individuals to pay all or a portion of their debts over a period of years using their current income.
Most people filing bankruptcy will want to file under either chapter 7 or chapter 13. Either type of case may be filed individually or by a married couple filing jointly.
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