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The Difference Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code

Law Office Of Goldstein asked: Individuals who have amassed large debts have many options. However, if an individual finds that non-bankruptcy alternatives are not feasible, a decision then must be then made between filing a Chapter 7 liquidation proceeding or a debt adjustment proceeding under Chapter 13.A Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing is best described as…

How long does bankruptcy affect your grade on a background check from GIS services?

sidney4 asked: I am applying for a retail managment position and they sent my information to GIS services. I filed bankruptcy 12/1998. By law is GIS allowed to “fail” me in the background check? Is there a cut-off in years they go back?