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There's a good discussion of that issue in this thread: http:
There's a good discussion of that issue in this thread:
http://www.debtconsolidationcare.com/bankruptcy-discussion/about50846.html
Let us know if you have any more questions!
It's my understanding you can do a 13 right after a 7 discharge.
It's my understanding you can do a 13 right after a 7 discharge. They refer to it as filing a chapter "20".
If I am wrong, please correct me.
Submitted by desperatelyseekingsanity on Fri, 09/26/2008 - 09:59
I think that is true. I've heard of people filing 7, and then t
I think that is true. I've heard of people filing 7, and then turning around and filing 13 for the debts that couldn't get discharged in the 7.
However, if you file your Chapter 13 sooner than 4 years from yo
However, if you file your Chapter 13 sooner than 4 years from your Chapter 7 discharge, I don't think your 13 is eligible for discharge. You do get the benefits of the automatic stay though.
There is something about 4 years. I'd have to go look up the BK
There is something about 4 years. I'd have to go look up the BK laws. I thought you couldn't file 7 for 4 years after a 13 if the 13 didn't pay out 100%. Ah, my mind's gone, it's Friday and I'm going out.