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Previously bankruptcy meant the loss of dignity, but now it is a tool of escaping from debt’s trap. Bankruptcy is a government process to help an individual or organization eliminates their debts under the law of bankruptcy. It provides a fair chance to make a fresh start financially. There are many bankruptcy questions arise in the mind of people like different types of bankruptcy, differences, types to choose etc.

Bankruptcy can be divided into two important parts Chapter 7 (Liquidation) and Chapter 13 (reorganization). Chapter 7 helps debtor to eliminate his/her debts completely, court can choose any or all assets of debtor to sell, and distribute the amount to creditors. Chapter 13 provides a chance to debtor where he/she make a proposal in front of court and creditors. Debtor proposes how he would pay to creditors over the time.

Generally people ask, are they free to opt any chapter? Yes, you can choose any of the chapter as per your requirements and intention. But you are required to fulfill the conditions of both chapters. Another bankruptcy questions are regarding the income. If debtor income is more than the median of family income, he/she can’t go for bankruptcy chapter 7.