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What is a straight bankruptcy?

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Basically, a straight bankruptcy means a Chapter 7 "No Asset" Bankruptcy. This type of bankruptcy is of the simplest form, and I say the simplest because there are no assets involved, and/or if there assets such as a home and vehicle, they are secured as collateral and are under water, such that a trustee would not be interested in selling off for the benefit of the creditors.

A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy "No Asset" pretty much takes about 3-5 months from filing to discharge, the goal being to liquidate, if any and obtain a fresh start.

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What is called straight bankruptcy?

Chapter 7, total liquidation


What chapter is bankruptcy known as a straight liquidation?

chapter 7


What is the effect of bankruptcy chapter 7 on mortgage loan?

Chapter 7 bankruptcy is also known as total bankruptcy. It's a wipeout of many (or all) of your debts. Also, it might force you to sell, or liquidate, some of your property in order to pay back some of the debt. Chapter 7 is also called "straight" or "liquidation" bankruptcy. Basically, this is the one that straight-up forgives your debts (with some exceptions, of course).


Where can I find some useful information about bankruptcy?

Most individuals who file for bankruptcy do so under Chapter 7, Title 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code. It is the most common form of bankruptcy in the United States. You can visit Wikipedia.com for basic information about straight bankruptcy, and www.uscourts.gov for more detailed, formal information. It is advisable to seek the assistance of an attorney, as bankruptcy cases can be complicated and lengthy.


How will you know when someone who owes you money has filed or is in the process of filing bankruptcy?

Set them straight, what ever position you or they are in.


Can the trustee of a bankruptcy recover money from the one who files and has won from parties the filer has paid back money to before they even filed for bankruptcy?

Generally yes. And get your time frames straight...the BK effects the past...all your debts and assets made in the past....not the ones after you file.


You owe your sister money can you file bankruptcy on that loan?

If you file bankruptcy, you file bankruptcy on everything. You can not file bankruptcy on one loan.


What kind of information can you expect to find on Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Chapter 7 bankruptcy, sometimes call a straight bankruptcy is a liquidation proceeding. The debtor turns over all non-exempt property to the bankruptcy trustee who then converts it to cash for distribution to the creditors. The debtor receives a discharge of all dischargeable debts usually within four months. In the vast majority of cases the debtor has no assets that he would lose so Chapter 7 will give that person a relatively quick "fresh start".


How long bankruptcy after discharged records stays?

1st bankruptcy = 7 years 2nd bankruptcy = 20 years 3rd bankruptcy = life


Which companies offer information on bankruptcy?

Some companies that offer information on bankruptcy include Dow Jones and Jacob Meyers Bankruptcy. You can also find information on bankruptcy on the bankruptcy Wikipedia page.


Is 7-eleven in bankruptcy?

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What is the plural of bankruptcy?

The plural of bankruptcy is bankruptcies.