Crucial Question: When Can I File Another Bankruptcy?
It's a matter of timing. And that timing depends on whether you previously filed under Chapter 7 or 13, and what you are filing under now.
Be Very Careful About Any Recently Filed and Dismissed Bankruptcy Case
How to avoid getting tripped up in a trap set by Congress supposedly to prevent bankruptcy abuse.
The Practical Consequences of Voluntarily Dismissing Your Chapter 13 Case
One advantage of filing a Chapter 13 case is that you can get out of it at any time. But what happens if you do dismiss your case?
Dumping Your Chapter 13 Case Midstream
You can usually get out of an ongoing Chapter 13 "adjustment of debts" bankruptcy case by simply asking to do so.
Dumping Your Chapter 7 Case Midstream, or Switching to a Chapter 13 One
You can usually change from an ongoing straight Chapter 7 case into a Chapter 13 payment plan. But getting out of bankruptcy altogether is generally not allowed.
Changing Your Mind After Filing Under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13
You have some wiggle room if you either want to get out of your bankruptcy case or change to the other Chapter.
