Alaska Bankruptcy Guide and Forms Package for Chapters 7 or 13

In most cases, you can only dismiss your Chapter 7 bankruptcy for cause (meaning that you must have a good reason). If you don't have any nonexempt property that the trustee can liquidate and you have a valid reason for requesting dismissal, many bankruptcy courts will allow you to voluntarily dismiss your case.

In Some Circumstances The Bankruptcy Court Can Force You Go Convert From Chapter 13 To Chapter 7. Under certain circumstances, the Court can force you to convert your Chapter 13 bankruptcy to Chapter 7 so that your nonexempt assets can be sold to pay your creditors.

In many cases, Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a better fit than Chapter 13 bankruptcy. For instance, Chapter 7 is quicker, many filers can keep all or most of their property, and filers don't pay creditors through a three- to five-year Chapter 13 repayment plan.

In many cases, Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a better fit than Chapter 13 bankruptcy. For instance, Chapter 7 is quicker, many filers can keep all or most of their property, and filers don't pay creditors through a three- to five-year Chapter 13 repayment plan.

B 101 Voluntary Petition for Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy. B 101A Initial Statement About an Eviction Judgment Against You (only if you have eviction judgment against you)

Generally, a debtor can convert a bankruptcy case one time with court approval.To convert a Chapter 7 case to Chapter 13, the debtor must meet the eligibility requirements for filing a Chapter 13 case. That includes having enough income to repay creditors under a payment plan.

With Chapter 7, those types of debts are wiped out with your filing's court approval, which can take a few months. Under Chapter 13, you need to continue making payments on those balances throughout your court-instructed repayment plan; afterwards, the unsecured debts may be discharged.

Six months of paycheck stubs. six months of bank statements. tax returns (the last two years) current investment and retirement statements. current mortgage and car loan statements. home and car valuations (printouts from online sources work)