An individual receives a discharge for most of his or her debts in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case. A creditor may no longer initiate or continue any legal or other action against the debtor to collect …

In a Chapter 7 case, the debtor is permitted to exempt (or keep) certain property. An impartial trustee will liquidate, or sell, non-exempt property, and will use the proceeds to pay creditors.

Find information about bankruptcy laws, including answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. These videos will give you basic information about the process, the relief it offers, …

Chapter 13 offers individuals a number of advantages over liquidation under chapter 7. Perhaps most significantly, chapter 13 offers individuals an opportunity to save their homes from …

A Chapter 7 bankruptcy, often referred to as “liquidation”, contemplates an orderly, court-supervised procedure by which a trustee takes over the assets of the debtor’s estate, reduces …

The bankruptcy discharge varies depending on the type of case a debtor files: Chapter 7, 11, 12, or 13. Bankruptcy Basics attempts to answer some basic questions about the discharge …

Therefore, the final chapter of this publication is a glossary of Bankruptcy Terminology which explains, in layman's terms, most of the legal concepts that apply in cases filed under the …

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After you file your Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the Office of the U.S. Trustee will appoint a Chapter 7 Trustee to oversee your case. The Chapter 7 Trustee is a private, impartial individual paid to …

Voluntary Petition for Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy (Official Form 101) – this completed form must be signed by the debtor (s). Additional signatures (and forms) may be necessary if you …