Individuals may file for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 of the United States Code. Chapter 7 liquidation requires the collection of non-exempt property of the debtor which is sold and proceeds distributed to the creditors. Chapter 13 reorganization allows the debtor to keep some or all of his or her property and to use future earnings to pay off creditors on a three to five year plan.
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