Legal Question in Bankruptcy in California

when to file again after filing once

if I filed bankruptcy once in September of 1999, when may I file it again? Is the filing period determined from the first day six or seven years after the date of filing or discharge of the previous bankruptcy? Meaning may I file again in Septemper or must I wait until my disharge date in December which will be after the new bankruptcy law takes effect. This changes the law to eight years. No? Which i don't care about if I can filr in september but do if I have to wait. please explain.


Asked on 8/18/05, 10:33 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Mark Markus Law Office of Mark J. Markus

Re: when to file again after filing once

If your prior case was a Chapter 7 in which you received a discharge, you can file another Chapter 7 after September of 2005 (from the date of filing). However, if you wait until after October 17, 2005 to file, you will need to wawit until after September 2007.

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Answered on 8/18/05, 10:43 pm
Lauren Ross Lauren Ross

Re: when to file again after filing once

The date runs from the date of filing. Six years from that date you may file again.

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Answered on 8/18/05, 10:49 pm


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