An Overview Of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
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Chapter 7 bankruptcy is sometimes called "straight" bankruptcy. This bankruptcy cancels most of your debts; in exchange, you might have to surrender some of your property.
The whole Chapter 7 bankruptcy process usually takes three to six months, costs about $175 in filing fees, and commonly requir ....
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.... your creditors from trying to collect what you owe them. So, at least temporarily, creditors cannot legally grab (garnish) your wages, empty your bank account, go after your car, house or other property, or cut off your utility service or welfare benefits.
Until your bankruptcy case ends, your financial problems are in the hands of the bankruptcy court. It assumes legal control of the property you own, except your exempt property, which is yours to keep) and the debts you owe as of the date yo ....
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