What is the Difference Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
The two most common chapters under which bankruptcy is filed are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Chapter 7 is known as liquidation bankruptcy where non exempted assets are liquidated or sold off to pay your creditors. This chapter of bankruptcy typically results in discharge within 3 months of filing without making any further payments. While in Chapter 13 bankruptcy case, a court approved repayment plan is devised to clear your debts with the creditors. According to Dallas based bankruptcy law firm Recovery Law Group, partial payment based on your disposable income is made to creditors over a period [...]