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Debtor Education Course After Filing for Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy There are 6 types of bankruptcy, but two of the most common types are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Each type of bankruptcy is named after the chapter of the code that describes it.) There are some key differences between these two types of bankruptcy.

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10 Common Questions About Bankruptcy

Debt Free Colorado

There are officially six separate categories of bankruptcy , each designated after a specific section of federal bankruptcy law. However, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy are the two types of bankruptcy that are most frequently filed. Chapter 7 is known as liquidation in bankruptcy legislation.