Archive for November, 2006

Who May File For Chapter 7

November 25th, 2006  |  Published in Bankruptcy News and Info

Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code supervises over the process of liquidation under the bankruptcy laws of the United States. It is the most common type of bankruptcy in the US. Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be filed by any one. There isn’t any minimum amount that a debtor must owe before filing for chapter 7. An individual debtor and a business can file Chapter 7 bankruptcy. It permits debtors to release certain debts and protect their assets from creditors. However, there are restrictions to the amount of assets that can be protected under a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Often termed as liquidation bankruptcy, under Chapter 7, an individual or business requests the bankruptcy court to obliterate debts that are owed creating a fresh start. The business? or consumers nonexempt property is sold and the earnings are used to pay off creditors. more…

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What Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

November 25th, 2006  |  Published in Bankruptcy News and Info

Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code presides over the process of liquidation under the bankruptcy laws of the United States. (Compared to this, Chapter 11 presides over the process reorganization of a bankruptcy). Chapter 7 is the most common type of bankruptcy in the United States. When an unsuccessful business is deeply in debt and not capable of servicing that debt or payback its creditors, it may file or be forced by its creditors to file for bankruptcy in a federal court under Chapter 7, which refers to liquidation. A Chapter 7 filing means that the business intends to sell all its assets, distribute the earnings to its creditors, and then close down operations. This may or may not mean that all workers will lose their jobs. When a very large company enters Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it may be that complete sectors of the company are sold as a whole to other companies during the liquidation. more…

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Pros And Cons Of Filing Chapter 7

November 25th, 2006  |  Published in Bankruptcy News and Info

Chapter 7 is the most common type of bankruptcy in the United States. When an individual or an unsuccessful business is deeply in debt and not capable of servicing that debt or can’t pay back its creditors, it may file or be forced by its creditors to file for bankruptcy in a federal court under Chapter 7. This refers to liquidation. A Chapter 7 filing means that the business intends to sell all its assets, distribute the earnings to its creditors, and then close down operations. One of the major purposes of Bankruptcy Law is to give a person or business, who is completely burdened with debt a fresh start by wiping out debts. Filing for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 has a number of pros and cons. As such, adequate care should be taken before filing. more…

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Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

November 25th, 2006  |  Published in Bankruptcy News and Info

Chapter 13 bankruptcy is for individuals in the United States who would like to undergo a financial reconstruction supervised by a federal bankruptcy court. This chapter allows income receiving debtors a debtor rehabilitation, provided they fulfill a court-approved plan. Chapter 7 governs the process of liquidation under the bankruptcy laws of the United States. A Chapter 7 filing means that the business intends to sell all its assets, distribute the proceeds to its creditors and cease all operations. If the debtor lacks sufficient disposable income, then it is viable to fund a Chapter 13 plan. more…

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Online

November 24th, 2006  |  Published in Bankruptcy News and Info

Bankruptcy proceedings are supervised and litigated in the United States bankruptcy courts. more…

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