Steps in a Bankruptcy Case
Steps in a Bankruptcy Case
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What Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and How Do You File?
Get a quick overview of the process and steps involved in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case.
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Steps in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Case
The steps in a typical Chapter 13 bankruptcy case include filing initial paperwork, drafting a repayment plan, and attending a 341 meeting of creditors. After completing the three- to five-year repayment plan, the court discharges (wipes out) qualifying debt balances.
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Chapter 20 Bankruptcy: Filing Chapter 7 Before Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Chapter 20 refers to the practice of filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy right after receiving a Chapter 7 bankruptcy discharge. Find out why you might want to file for Chapter 20, as well as why you might want to avoid it altogether.
Procedures in a Bankruptcy Case
Procedures in a Bankruptcy Case
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The Bankruptcy Notice to Creditors: What Happens Next?
Learn what happens when creditors receive notice of your bankruptcy.
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What Happens If a Bankruptcy Debtor Dies?
Debtors sometimes die while their Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy case is still pending. Find out what happens to the case.
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What Is a Proof of Claim in Bankruptcy?
If a creditor wants to get paid in bankruptcy, it must file a proof of claim form with the court.
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How Your Bankruptcy Filing Could Be Audited
Learn what a bankruptcy audit is and your chances of being selected for one.
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Adversary Proceedings in Bankruptcy
An adversary proceeding is a lawsuit filed in your bankruptcy. Learn what happens in an adversary proceeding.
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The Chapter 13 Confirmation Hearing
Learn about the confirmation hearing in Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, including when it will occur, how repayment plan objections are handled, and what will happen if your plan isn't confirmed.
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Reasons to File a Proof of Claim for a Creditor in Bankruptcy
In some situations, if a creditor doesn't file a proof of claim in your bankruptcy, you should file one for the creditor.
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Special Rules for Military Members in Bankruptcy
Find out how filing for bankruptcy could affect your ability to enlist in the military, and how special rules could help you qualify for Chapter 7 If you are a disabled veteran or are on active military duty.
When Your Case Is Dismissed
When Your Case Is Dismissed
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What Happens If the Court Dismisses Your Bankruptcy With Prejudice?
A dismissal with prejudice can bar you from refiling your case or discharging your debts.
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What Happens When the Court Dismisses a Bankruptcy Case Without Prejudice?
If your bankruptcy is dismissed without prejudice, you can refile immediately. However, you'll lose some of the protections of the automatic stay. Learn more.
Avoiding (Getting Rid of) Liens
Avoiding (Getting Rid of) Liens
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Releasing Liens in Bankruptcy: Lien Avoidance
You can eliminate or reduce the amount of some lien types in bankruptcy. Learn about qualifications and bankruptcy procedures.
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The Automatic Stay in Bankruptcy
The automatic stay in bankruptcy requires most creditors to stop all collection efforts against the debtor.
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When Can a Creditor Lift (Get Rid Of) the Automatic Stay?
Some collection actions are not stopped by bankruptcy's automatic stay. And sometimes a creditor can successfully ask the judge to lift (remove) the stay by filing a motion.
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Will Creditors Show Up to My Meeting of Creditors?
In most cases, creditors rarely appear at the meeting of creditors.
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Documents to Bring to the Bankruptcy Meeting of Creditors
Learn what documents you must bring to the meeting of creditors (341 hearing) in your bankruptcy case.
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The Bankruptcy Trustee and the U.S. Trustee
The U.S. Trustee Program oversees the bankruptcy trustee appointed to your case and more.
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What Does The Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee Do?
Learn about the Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee's job, payment, duties and more.
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What Does The Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustee Do?
Find out what the Chapter 13 bankruptcy trustees do, how they get paid, how they administer your repayment plan, and more.