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Should You File for Bankruptcy if a Strong Economy is Just Around the Corner

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Chapter 7 liquidates assets and discharges qualified debts. The process takes less than a year and can eliminate the balance on most unsecured debts. Protect secured debt (home and car) from default to avoid a repossession or foreclosure. Filers must pass a means test to qualify for a chapter 7 bankruptcy.

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Bankruptcy Chapter 7 vs 13: Which Is The Best Option?

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Additionally, not all unsecured debt is dischargeable under Chapter 7. The means test decides who can seek debt relief. Short foreclosure protection – When your home is faced with foreclosure, the automatic stay is not in effect indefinitely. The lender protects the borrower against foreclosure.