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We have all heard of chapter 7 bankruptcy, although many of us if asked probably could not give a precise answer to what exactly it entails. Every day people make mistakes when filing for bankruptcy that probably could have been avoided if they had better understood the different types of bankruptcy. Having to go through the proceedings necessary in bankruptcy is the last thing people want to do. However if their debts add up to more than what they have coming in sometimes this is unavoidable and doing some self learning into how to bankruptcy filing comes highly recommended regardless of how painful it may seem.

Numerous kinds of bankruptcy proceeding exist including but not limited to chapter 11 and chapter 7. Chapter seven is more for individuals.

Defining chapter 7 bankruptcy for all

Chapter 7 bankruptcy as defined by US and its courts law refers to the action or liquidating not legally exempt from liquidation assets with the desired outcome of paying back creditors and ebtors alike.

Chapter 7 is an option open to individuals, businesses, partnerships and corporations. It is also important to note that individuals do also have a special clause open solely to them. This extra clause for the individual is commonly known as a discharge. In essence what this discharge entails is the opportunity of freeing the individual from a host of certain debts.

The first things to do when filing chapter 7 bankruptcy

Generally speaking to file a chapter 7 bankruptcy one mast supply the courts with copies of their: copies of tax returns; executed contracts and leases that have been expired; financial affairs statements; proof of assets and liabilities; and copies/schedules of current expenditures and income.

For individuals there are additional items that must be provided to the court as well. These items include: copies of credit counseling reports and repayment plan programs, employer payments and statements of income, interest payments on student loans, etc.The information in this document is very brief and general, if you need to find out more about chapter 7 bankruptcy and others, a good place to start would be with the links in this article and also with the US courts website. However, remember filing for Chapter 7 protection by yourself is not advised, you should get professional help from a lawyer.