Legal Question in Bankruptcy in California

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how many time can you file for bankruptcy in how many years apart can you file.


Asked on 3/08/09, 6:51 pm

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David Gibbs The Gibbs Law Firm, APC

Re: bankrutcy

A chapter 7 bankruptcy can only be filed 8 years after a previous chapter 7 bankruptcy, or six years after a previous chapter 13 bankruptcy. A chapter 13 can be filed in as little as 4 years after a previous chapter 7, or 2 yeas from a previous chapter 13. There are some exceptions to those rules, however, you need to consult with a local bankruptcy attorney to determine how your unique circumstances my affect the foregoing rules.

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Answered on 3/09/09, 12:33 pm


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