How long a bankruptcy will stay on your credit report depends on which chapter of the bankruptcy code you decided to file under. (creditsesame.com)
Finally, depending on which chapter of bankruptcy you qualify for, you may still be required to pay back all or some of your debt. (zenithfg.com)
There are various chapters of bankruptcy, and all of them have a significant negative effect on a consumer's credit score for several years, usually seven to 10. (keycreditrepair.com)