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consolidation Known as straight bankruptcy, Chapter 7 involves
liquidation of all assets that are not exempt. consolidation Exempt
property may include automobiles, work-related tools and basic household
furnishings. consolidation Some of your property may be sold by a
court-appointed official-a trustee-or turned over to your creditors. consolidation
You can receive a discharge of your debts through Chapter 7 only once every
six years. consolidation
consolidation Both types of bankruptcy may get rid of unsecured debts and
stop foreclosures, repossessions, garnishments, utility shut-offs, and debt
collection activities. consolidation Both also provide exemptions that
allow people to keep certain assets, although exemption amounts vary. consolidation
Note that personal bankruptcy usually does not erase child support, alimony,
fines, taxes, and some student loan obligations. consolidation And unless
you have an acceptable plan to catch up on your debt under Chapter 13,
bankruptcy usually does not allow you to keep property when your creditor has an
unpaid mortgage or lien on it. consolidation