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chapter 7 you can file every 8 years. chapter 7 lasts 10 years starting with the new laws in 2005. since you filed before 2005 your chapter 7 stays on your credit report 7 years as opposed to 10 years.

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Under the bankruptcy laws effective on October 17, 2005, Chapter 7 cannot be filed unless the debtor was discharged from the previous Chapter 7 or bankruptcy more than eight years ago. The debtor cannot file a Chapter 13 unless: (1) the debtor received a discharge under Chapter 7, 11 or 12 more than four years ago; or (2) the debtor received a discharge under Chapter 13 more than two years ago.

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Q: When can you file a chapter 7 bankruptcy again if you filed a chapter 7 in 2000 under old bankruptcy laws?
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Can you declare bankruptcy now that your first bankruptcy is discharged?

It depends on the chapter you filed under. If you filed under Chapter 7, you have to wait 8 years before filing again. If you filed under Chapter 13, you only have to wait four years.


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That depends on your situation. If you have filed but not received discharge of debt, then you may refile immediately. If you filed for chapter 7 and received discharge of debt, then you can file eight years after discharge date for chapter 7. If filed under chapter 13 and received discharge of debt, can refile after two years for same chapter 13. http://www.jacksonwhitelaw.com/what-we-do/get-help-filing-for-bankruptcy/ If the first bankruptcy, C. 7, was dismissed for cause, you have to wait 180 days before refiling. If you file a C. 7 and get a discharge, you can file a C, 13 immediately after the 7 is closed, called a "Chapter 20" by bankruptcy lawyers who know what they are talking about.


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My wife filed chapter 7 in 1989 before we were married We had to file chapter 7 in 2001 is there a law in Washington state stating that she can't file again?

No. The Federal restrictions sill apply. She can file again after a certain period. Bankruptcy is not part of financial planning. Under the bankruptcy laws effective on October 17, 2005, Chapter 7 cannot be filed unless the debtor was discharged from the previous Chapter 7 or bankruptcy more than eight years ago. The debtor cannot file a Chapter 13 unless: (1) the debtor received a discharge under Chapter 7, 11 or 12 more than four years ago; or (2) the debtor received a discharge under Chapter 13 more than two years ago.


When can you file a chapter 7 bankruptcy again if you got yours cleared January 2001?

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You and your husband filed chapter 7 2 years ago can you file again to get rid of mounting medical bills?

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How long will a dismissed bankruptcy stay on your credit?

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