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10 Common Questions About Bankruptcy

Debt Free Colorado

Do Bankruptcies Come in Different Types? There are officially six separate categories of bankruptcy , each designated after a specific section of federal bankruptcy law. However, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy are the two types of bankruptcy that are most frequently filed.

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Debtor Education Course After Filing for Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

They cover topics like creating a budget, using credit wisely, and avoiding financial pitfalls down the road. In short, they prepare you for the challenges that come with rebuilding your finances after bankruptcy. Each type of bankruptcy is named after the chapter of the code that describes it.)