Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Iowa

Re-filing Chapter 7

My husband and I filed a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Iowa which was discharged in December 1997. My husband has now gotten himself in over his head financially and I am not involved in his present debts. He is considering filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy for himself only. Is there a time limit as to how long one must wait to file a second Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?


Asked on 8/26/03, 9:27 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Andrew Nichols Law Office of Andrew B. Nichols

Re: Re-filing Chapter 7

Yes, your husband would have to wait until 7 years after the first case was filed. If he feels that he cannot wait he would have the option to file a chapter 13 case and repay a percentage of his debts. Please feel free to call me to discuss this in more detail. ph (800) 303-0720

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Answered on 8/26/03, 7:02 pm


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