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Return to top 43. How soon after I get my discharge can I file for bankruptcy again?

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The Court cannot grant a discharge to an individual Chapter 7 or 11 debtor if he or she has been granted a discharge within eight years of the date of filing the previous Chapter 7 petition. The Court cannot grant a Chapter 13 debtor a discharge if the debtor received a prior discharge in a prior Chapter 7, 11 or 12 case filed four years before the current case or in a prior Chapter 13 case filed two years before the current case.
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Return to top 4. Who can file bankruptcy?

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A person, partnership, corporation, or business trust may file a bankruptcy case. Corporations, partnerships and business trusts cannot proceed if they are not represented by an attorney. Only an individual can proceed without an attorney. However, the bankruptcy process is extremely complex, and individuals are strongly encouraged to seek competent bankruptcy counsel. If a person or the entity who owes the money, called the debtor, starts the bankruptcy, it is called a voluntary bankruptcy.
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What is a bankruptcy discharge?

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The discharge order in bankruptcy relieves an individual debtor from personal liability on debts incurred prior to the filing of the petition, with certain exceptions, and prohibits creditor actions to collect those debts. For example, a creditor is not permitted to contact a debtor by mail, phone, or otherwise, to file or continue a lawsuit, to attach wages or other property, or to take any other action to collect a discharged debt from the debtor.
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How soon can you file my bankruptcy?

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You must meet with an approved credit counselor before we can help you. An emergency filing to stop a foreclosure or garnishment can be made the same day you meet with us, but normally a minimum of a few days is needed for you to obtain necessary information, and for us to review and input it. There are certain pre-bankruptcy planning strategies in which it is wiser to delay filing.
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Return to Top When is nipple discharge of concern?

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Answer: 70% of women will have periodic nipple discharge. The nipple discharges that should be of concern are the ones noted spontaneously in your gown or bra, from a single breast and bloody or serous (clear yellow, like urine). Bilateral (from both breasts), cloudy green or yellow fluid, from multiple ducts (10 to 15 ducts open at the surface of the nipple) is usually benign. Although you may want to have any nipple discharge checked by your physician for your "peace of mind.
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What is a discharge in bankruptcy?

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Under the federal bankruptcy statute, a discharge releases you (AKA debtor) from personal liability for certain specified types of debts. In other words, you are no longer required to pay any debts that are discharged. The discharge operates as a permanent order directing your creditors to refrain from taking any form of collection action on discharged debts, including legal action and communications with you such as telephone calls, letters and personal contacts.
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This discharge is the legal process within a bankruptcy that releases you from your debts. Usually, a first-time bankrupt will receive discharge after nine months. If you've been bankrupt more than once, you won't be automatically discharged. Either way, the trustee or a creditor can oppose your discharge. If it's opposed, you have to attend a court hearing, at which point the court may grant your discharge, suspend it, attach conditions, or refuse a discharge in unusual circumstances. TOP
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A first-time bankrupt is automatically granted a discharge nine months after filing bankruptcy unless a creditor, the Trustee, or the Official Receiver objects. If you are granted an automatic discharge, there is no court hearing and the Trustee sends you a copy of the discharge. If this is not your first bankruptcy or if your discharge is opposed, the Trustee sends a discharge application to the Court.
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In bankruptcy, a discharge is an order issued by the court that permanently prohibits creditors from taking action to collect certain debt. Dischargeable debts are those that the debtor is no longer personally liable to pay after the bankruptcy proceedings are concluded. These types of debt are those that cannot be canceled because of the bankruptcy proceedings. The debtor is still responsible for paying. There are eighteen categories of debts that cannot be discharged in bankruptcy.
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Can I file bankruptcy and discharge my taxes without entering into an Offer in Compromise?

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Generally personal income taxes that are at least three years old, and were assessed at least 240 days prior to bankruptcy filing, and voluntarily filed at least two years ago, can be discharged. The trust fund portion of employment taxes is not dischargeable in bankruptcy; therefore, an Offer In Compromise is the only way to effectively eliminate the burden of the trust fund portion of employment taxes. The IRS deals harshly with businesses who have failed to pay their payroll taxes.
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Generally, personal income taxes that are over three years old, and were assessed at least 240 days prior to bankruptcy filing, and voluntarily filed at least two years ago, can be included in a bankruptcy. However, many taxes aren't dischargeable.
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This court order grants a discharge to the person(s) named as the debtor. It is not a dismissal of the case and it does not determine how much money, if any, the trustee will pay to creditors. Collection of Discharged Debts Prohibited The discharge is an injunction which prohibits any attempt to collect from the debtor(s) a debt that has been discharged.
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What debts are subject to a bankruptcy discharge?

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The chapter 7 discharge order eliminates a debtor's legal obligation to pay a debt that is discharged. Most, but not all, types of debts are discharged if the debt existed on the date the bankruptcy case was filed. (If this case was begun under a different chapter of the Bankruptcy Code and converted to chapter 7, the discharge applies to debts owed when the bankruptcy case was converted.) e.
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In a chapter 7 case, the Bankruptcy Court will order that the debtor be discharged of all dischargeable debts once the time for filing complaints objecting to discharge has expired unless: In chapter 11 cases, the confirmation of a Plan of Reorganization discharges the debtor from dischargeable debts that arose before the date of the Order of Relief which is the filing date in most cases unless: The plan is a liquidating plan and the debtor would be denied a discharge in a chapter 7 case under 1.
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Do I have to file this return?

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Yes. Failure to complete and file this form (571-L) will result in the Assessor's estimating the value of your business property, and adding a 10% penalty to the assessment. (R&T Code 441, 463 & 501)
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Return to top 2. What is the Bankruptcy Code?

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The Bankruptcy Code is a federal law, Title 11 of the United States Code. It provides help for individuals and businesses in financial difficulty while at the same time dealing with their creditors evenhandedly. The Bankruptcy Code is divided into several chapters. Chapters 7, 11, and 13 are the most commonly used. Each of these chapters offers debtors a different set of options for dealing with debt. The Bankruptcy Code is available in law libraries, or on the internet at http://www4.law.
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How do I file for bankruptcy? Is there a charge?

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A bankruptcy case is commenced by the filing of a petition. You must also file a statement of your assets and liabilities, and schedules listing your creditors. If you choose to file a bankruptcy petition without the assistance of an attorney, you can obtain the required forms at most stationery stores or at www.uscourts.gov/bkforms/index.html. There is a range of filing fees for bankruptcy cases, depending on the chapter of the bankruptcy code under which you file.
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Are there any debts which I cannot discharge through bankruptcy?

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Certain types of debts are not subject to discharge. Debts arising from alimony or child support, debts for fines or restitution for a crime, and a claim for personal injury caused by drunk driving are not discharged under bankruptcy. Most taxes and student loans also are not discharged.
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What changes will affect bankruptcy discharge?

The changes to bankruptcy discharge came into force on 1 April 2004. They mean that those made bankrupt after that date will generally receive their discharge one year after the date of the bankruptcy order. A bankrupt will not be discharged if there is a court order suspending his or her discharge. (These orders are generally made where the bankrupt has not co-operated with the Official Receiver or trustee in bankruptcy.
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Will I discharge all of my debts in bankruptcy?

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Generally speaking, there are two categories of exceptions to the general rule that all debts are discharged in bankruptcy. The first category of exceptions is statutory exceptions, such as recent income taxes (less than three years old), obligations to pay child and/or spousal support, student loan obligations, and damages arising from a drunk driving conviction.
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What is the Effect of a Bankruptcy Discharge?

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The bankrupt is released of most debts. However, some debts are not released, such as an award for damages in respect of an assault, a claim for alimony, spousal or child support, a debt rising out of fraud, a fine (ie. Speeding tickets), or debts or obligations for student loans when the bankruptcy occurs within ten years after the bankrupt has ceased to be a student.
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When will I receive my discharge from the Bankruptcy court?

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You will receive your discharge from the U.S. Bankruptcy court approximately 2 to 3 months after attending your Section 341 Meeting.
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Copies of the discharge for my closed bankruptcy, How do I get?

If the case file is still located in the Clerk's Office, you may request the file from the staff at the Records counter. If the file has been sent to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) for storage, we can provide you the accession number, location number, and box number so that you may have it retrieved. The NARA form is not required. If customers wish to have their file sent to our Court, there is a $45.00 retrieval fee. Files usually arrive within a week.
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Will my bankruptcy discharge all of my obligations?

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Not necessarily. There are certain types of obligations which are automatically nondischargeable in a bankruptcy case, such as recent income taxes; fiduciary taxes; past, present and future alimony and child support; most student loans; liability created in a driving under the influence; and fines and penalties.
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What does 'Discharge from Bankruptcy' mean?

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When a Bankrupt receives a 'Discharge from Bankruptcy', they are released from the restrictions imposed on them by the Bankruptcy Order.
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How soon can I return to normal activities?

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Most patients can resume normal activities within a couple of days.3,11 Strenuous activities can be resumed within two weeks.11 Your urologist will discuss this and your specific condition with you during your consultation. Laser procedures are not recommended for everyone. You should talk to your doctor about benefits and risks before moving forward with any treatment.
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