Legal Question in Bankruptcy in California
Prior bankruptcy
Are there any exceptions to the rule that a debtor must wait 8 years between filings of Chapter 7? Disability for instance....
Asked on 9/22/08, 10:10 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Carl Starrett
Law Offices of Carl H. Starrett II
Re: Prior bankruptcy
No, but you might consider a Chapter 13 bankruptcy if you cannot afford to wait for the 8 years to expires.
Answered on 9/22/08, 10:29 pm
Brian Whitaker
Lifeline Legal, LLP
Re: Prior bankruptcy
Nope.
But if it has been at least four years, you can probably discharge most or all of your unsecured debt in a Chapter 13.
Answered on 9/23/08, 3:30 am
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