Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Law

December 10th, 2008

Tip! The final step in considering bankruptcy is to actually engage the services of an attorney. At this juncture, you attorney will prepare a bankruptcy petition on your behalf that will be filed in the bankruptcy court.

Under the grant of authority given by Article I, Section 8, of the United States Constitution, Congress enacted the “Bankruptcy Code” in 1978, which is codified as title 11 of the United States Code. From October 17, 2005, the courts must charge a $220 case filing fee, a $39 miscellaneous administrative fee, and a $15 trustee surcharge, which must be paid to the clerk of the court upon filing. However, individual debtors may pay in installments with the court’s permission.

To qualify for relief under chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code, the debtor can be an individual or business entity. This eligibility is discussed under U.S.C 11 subsections 101(41), 109(b). An individual may not be a debtor unless he or she has received proper credit counseling within 180 days before filing. If the

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