When any bankruptcy action is dismissed for any reason the debtor(s) lose(s) bankruptcy protection. This means creditors may pursue collection of the debt, including, in most situations filing a lawsuit. A chapter 13 bankruptcy dismissal will remain on the debtor's credit report for 7 years.
Voluntary bankruptcy refers to a situation where an individual or business entity chooses to file for bankruptcy in order to have their debts discharged or restructured. It is initiated by the debtor themselves, rather than being forced into it by creditors or other external factors. By filing for voluntary bankruptcy, the debtor acknowledges their inability to repay their debts and seeks legal protection and assistance in resolving their financial situation.
The co-debtor stay is applicable in chapter 13.
Such a motion is made to a United States Bankruptcy Court, and Article I court under one of the 94 Article III federal District Courts. It is called a Petition for Bankruptcy. Title 11, United States Code, section 301, headed "§ 301. Voluntary cases.": "(a) A voluntary case under a chapter of this title is commenced by the filing with the bankruptcy court of a petition under such chapter by an entity that may be a debtor under such chapter. (b)The commencement of a voluntary case under a chapter of this title constitutes an order for relief under such chapter." Such a petition may only be made by a debtor, described in Title 11, United States Code, section 109, headed "§ 109. Who may be a debtor." A debtor who is either "balance-sheet bankrupt" (where its liabilties are greater than its assets) or who is "not-meeting-its-debts-as-they-come-due bankrupt" can file a voluntary petition. Title 11, United States Code, section 303, headed "§ 303. Involuntary cases." specify the circumstances under which a creditor can file an involuntary petition, in effect, "forcing" the debtor into bankruptcy administration.
You are protected during the term of his bankruptcy. If he does not resolve the debt under it, you will remain responsible.
The debtor (or the debtor's attorney) can do this with a simple filing - usually an "Ex Parte Motion to Convert Chapter 13 to a Chapter 7." Providing the debtor's bankruptcy has not previously been converted already, the debtor/debtor attorney can do this without the permission or advance permission of either the bankruptcy judge or the Chapter 13 trustee that is managing the bankruptcy up until that point (hence, the "Ex Parte" part of the document). There are notice requirements - check with your local bankruptcy district to see who this needs to be mailed out to. Also, there is usually a small fee involved (it usually involves the debtor paying the difference in cost between a Chapter 13 and a Chapter 7 filing, but may be different - again, check with your local bankruptcy court). The debtor will be required to go through another 341 creditor's meeting with the new Chapter 7 trustee.
Yes, most judgments can be discharged in a chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Yes, with bankruptcy court approval.
A reaffirmation agreement is an agreement between the debtor and the lender that the underlying debt with not be discharged in bankruptcy. The debtor will remain personally liable for repaying the debt even after the bankruptcy.
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.
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.
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.