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| Sometimes it is more efficacious to put your Chapter 13 on hold and file for Chapter 7 first. This is sometimes referred to as a "Chapter 20" bankruptcy. |
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Why would you do such a thing? The reason is because in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you can wipe out most
unsecured debt and eliminate your personal liability on a secured debt. Then as soon as your chapter 7
bankruptcy is over, a process that takes between four to six months, you can immediately file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy
to pay off your nondischargeable debts.
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