The term «bankruptcy» in the popular vernacular is used broadly, but in fact there are many
types of bankruptcy proceedings.
There are a few
types of bankruptcy proceedings, but the most common ones for individuals are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies.
Not exact matches
If foreclosure is looming, they may choose to file Chapter 13
bankruptcy to halt the
proceedings, which can be stopped in this
type of court action regardless
of how far the foreclosure has progressed.
The legal definition
of a student loan is essentially a loan used for «educational purchases,» and that wording has been just vague enough for several
types of students loans to push through into
bankruptcy proceedings.
Section 281 (5) provides as follows: «Discharge does not, except to such extent and on such conditions as the court may direct, release the bankrupt from any
bankruptcy debt which --(a) consists in a liability to pay damages [
of specific
types]... in respect
of personal injuries to any person; or (b) arises under any order made in family
proceedings or under a maintenance calculation made under the Child Support Act 1991.»
Both
types of bankruptcy can stop wage garnishment, creditor harassment, and home foreclosure
proceedings for a low down payment.
Child support is taken so seriously by the Florida and federal government that it is one
of the few
types of debts that can not be discharged in
bankruptcy proceedings, and it can be enforced against you no matter which state in this country you live in or move to.
Representing creditors and debtors in all
types of bankruptcy and insolvency litigation including CCAA
proceedings, receiverships and workouts
We represent our clients in all
types of regional, national and cross-border insolvency matters, ranging in size and complexity from out
of court loan workouts and financial restructurings to
bankruptcy proceedings in multiple jurisdictions, creditors» rights litigation and distressed acquisitions.
This
type of financial product is exempt from assets during
bankruptcy proceedings.
This broadens the
types of financial situations that must be disclosed, as the previous disclosure requirements were in relation to
bankruptcy «
proceedings», and did not include these two additional situations.