"Chapter 7 Vs Chapter 11" Discussion

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Chapter 11 bankruptcy helps businesses and individuals reorganize their debts. 

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This article might be helpful! https://upsolve.org/learn/chapter-7-vs-chapter-11-explained/

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Thanks for asking! 

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The Upsolve app is for Chapter 7, but there is an article https://upsolve.org/learn/reorganization-plan that describes some of the complexities involved in filing a Chapter 11. You might consider consulting a bankruptcy attorney if you decide a Chapter 11 is right for you. These https://upsolve.org/learn/how-to-find-the-right-bankruptcy-attorney-for-me might help. 

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If you're still considering all of your bankruptcy options, you might find this article https://upsolve.org/learn/chapter-11-vs-chapter-13 useful. For instance, it points out that a Chapter 13 case will require a $310.00 court filing fee and the court filing fee for a Chapter 11 case is $1,717.00. 

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Keep checking out our Learning Center and asking questions here! 

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If you need to file a Subchapter V bankruptcy you should do so with the assistance of an experienced attorney. It's not designed for consumers and not straightforward like a simple Chapter 7. 

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Thanks for asking this, Wendy- I'm so sorry to hear about the hard times that have fallen on you. 

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You might find this resource helpful! https://upsolve.org/learn/chapter-7-versus-chapter-13-bankruptcy/ 

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And this one! https://upsolve.org/learn/how-often-can-you-file-bankruptcy/ 

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It depends, but it's possible! 

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https://upsolve.org/learn/bankruptcy-after-car-repossessed/

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It might not always be the best option though- read that article and let us know if you have other q's 

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So is it better to file chapter 7 or 13?

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Chantee, in answer to your question, here is a great "at-a-glance" difference between 7 and 13 which should answer your "7 vs. 13" question (copy and paste the link): https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/chapter-7-vs-chapter-13

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CONGRATS!!!

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Daniel that is WONDERFUL!!! And thank YOU for the shout-out to the Upsolve Team! They do ROCK! :-) and YOU DO TOO for persevering and seeing this project through in earning your Fresh Start! Now it's time to rebuild and I hope to see you in the new Upsolve Personal Finances "Conversation" (room) where topics like "budgets", "rebuilding credit" -- what works, what doesn't will be discussed. I was discharged in June of 2020 and it has been an interesting rebuilding process! :-) 

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Woo hoo! Congratulations Daniel!! So happy for you!! (And thanks for sharing your experience!)

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Did you have to dress up for your meeting?

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How did you get discharged so quick?

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@rahmel- mine 341 was over the phone.  @Michael I filed on 9/17 and didn't have the 341 until 11/4 then 60 days for creditors to object.