Chapter 7 Bankrutpcy
Richmond, Virginia. When a chapter 7 petition is filed, the U.S. trustee appoints an impartial case trustee to administer the case and liquidate the debtor’s nonexempt assets. If all the debtor’s assets are exempt or subject to valid liens, the trustee will normally file a “no asset” report with the Read more…
Richmond, Virginia. The primary reason to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is to receive the discharge. A discharge releases individual debtors from personal liability for most debts and prevents the creditors owed those debts from taking any collection actions against the debtor. Generally, excluding cases that are dismissed or converted, Read more…
Richmond, Virginia. Filing a petition under chapter 7 of the bankruptcy code “automatically stays” (stops) most collection actions against the debtor or the debtor’s property. Filing the petition does not stay certain types of actions listed under 11 U.S.C. § 362(b), and the stay may be effective only for a Read more…