Chapter 7 bankruptcy

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:bankruptcy
gptkb:law
gptkbp:administeredBy bankruptcy trustee
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs liquidation bankruptcy
gptkbp:appliesTo individuals
businesses
gptkbp:automaticStay imposed upon filing
gptkbp:cannotDischarge alimony
child support
certain taxes
debts from fraud
most student loans
gptkbp:cause loss of property
stopping collection actions
stopping foreclosure temporarily
stopping wage garnishments
gptkbp:compatibleWith certain previous filers (within 8 years)
gptkbp:dateEnacted 1978 (current code)
gptkbp:duration typically 3-6 months
gptkbp:effectOnCredit remains on credit report for 10 years
gptkbp:excludes certain debts (e.g., student loans, child support)
certain property (exemptions vary by state)
gptkbp:fareControl required
gptkbp:filingDate gptkb:United_States_federal_law
debtors
creditors (involuntary)
gptkbp:governedBy gptkb:United_States_Bankruptcy_Code
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chapter 7 bankruptcy
gptkbp:liquidates non-exempt assets
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:purpose provide fresh start to debtors
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Chapter_11_bankruptcy
gptkb:Chapter_13_bankruptcy
gptkbp:requires means test
credit counseling
financial management course
list of creditors
list of income and expenses
petition filing
schedules of assets and liabilities
statement of financial affairs
gptkbp:result discharge of debts
discharge order
liquidation of assets
gptkbp:section gptkb:Title_11_of_the_United_States_Code
gptkbp:subject bankruptcy abuse prevention rules
federal and state exemption laws
gptkbp:trusteeAppointed yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:bankruptcy
gptkb:United_States_bankruptcy_courts
gptkb:United_States_Bankruptcy_Court
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5