Bankruptcy Types

The Bankruptcy Code describes several different types of bankruptcy proceedings.

Chapter 7: Liquidation
Chapter 9: Municipalities
Chapter 11: Reorganization (businesses and personal)
Chapter 12: Adjustment of Debts of a Family Farmer or Fisherman with Regular Income
Chapter 13: Adjustment of Debts of an Individual with Regular Income
Chapter 15: Ancillary and Cross-Border Cases

Each type of bankruptcy has different rules and requirements. For more information about the different types of bankruptcies, please click on the links above, or contact us.

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