Can I File Bankruptcy Again?
If you’re thinking about filing bankruptcy again, you will need to know whether you received a discharge in your prior bankruptcy filing. Most of the rules regarding whether you can file bankruptcy again depend upon whether you received a discharge. If you’d like to speak with someone to get an answer, simply call us at 704.749.7747 or click HERE to request a free phone consultation.
If You Filed A Prior Chapter 7
If your prior bankruptcy was a Chapter 7, and you received a discharge, you must wait 8 years from the date you filed your previous case. After the 8 year mark, you can file Chapter 7 again in North Carolina.
If your prior bankruptcy was a Chapter 7 and you would like to file Chapter 13, you will need to wait 4 years after the filing of the Chapter 7.
If your did not receive a discharge in your prior bankruptcy filing, simply call us and we will pull your prior bankruptcy filing from the online database. We will be able to tell you when you are eligible to file bankruptcy again. If your prior case was discharged With Prejudice, then you usually only have to wait 180 days to file again. Your bankruptcy attorney may need to file a motion to put the Automatic Stay in effect for your new bankruptcy filing. This is an important step that needs to be taken if you’ve recently filed a bankruptcy which was dismissed.
If You Filed A Prior Chapter 13
If you received a discharge in your prior Chapter 13, you must wait at least 2 years after the date the first case was filed, if you want to file another Chapter 13. If you would like to file Chapter 7 after a successful Chapter 13, you must wait six years to file bankruptcy again. You will need to pass The Means Test in Chapter 7, and we will assist with that.
If you did not receive a discharge in the Chapter 13, and the court has not placed any restrictions on re-filing, then you can file a Chapter 7 immediately after the Chapter 13 is dismissed.
Speak With A Charlotte Bankruptcy Lawyer Today
If you are considering filing bankruptcy again, it’s important that you speak with a Charlotte bankruptcy attorney. The call is free and you will come away with a much better understanding of your options. You can reach us at 704.749.7747 or click to request a FREE CASE EVALUATION, and we will be in touch shortly.
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