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⚖️ Title 11 U.S.C.
🏛️ Federal Rules (FRBP)
📋 Official Forms (B101–B427)
📊 Means Testing Standards
Core Bankruptcy Chapters & Statutory Pathways
Select a statutory chapter to review eligibility requirements, code sections, and exemptions.
Chapter 7 Liquidation
Straight bankruptcy designed to discharge unsecured consumer and business debts under 11 U.S.C. §§ 701–784.
Chapter 13 Reorganization
Wage-earner repayment plans spanning 3 to 5 years, stopping foreclosure and protecting non-exempt assets under 11 U.S.C. §§ 1301–1330.
Subchapter V & Ch 11
Streamlined reorganization for small business debtors under the SBRA, preserving equity and operations with reduced administrative expense.
Statutory Provisions & Filing Options
| Feature / Provision | Chapter 7 | Chapter 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Objective | Liquidation of unsecured obligations | Structured 3–5 year court repayment plan |
| Eligibility Standard | Means Test median income calculation | Regular recurring disposable income |
| Typical Duration | 90 to 120 days to discharge | 36 to 60 months |
| Secured Asset Treatment | Exempt equity protected; surrenders unexempt | Cures arrears on mortgages and vehicle loans |