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Chapter 20
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.
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.