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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.

Finishing a Chapter 13 case successfully is a big deal. It is rewarding financially and emotionally. Here's how it happens.

The Bankruptcy Code explicitly says that, at the request of the person in a Chapter 13 case, the bankruptcy "court shall dismiss" the case.

There are various ways of dealing with debts that arise during the course of your Chapter 13 "adjustment of debts" case.

Bankruptcy works largely on the honor system. Actually it's closer to a "trust, but verify" system.

You and your spouse may need the extraordinary benefits of Chapter 13, but things get awkward if your marriage ends before the case does.

The federal court itself says it is "extremely difficult" to go through a Chapter 7 case successfully without an attorney.

You can file a new bankruptcy immediately after finishing another one, but why would you?

When you start a Chapter 13 plan, it's good to have Chapter 7 available as a backup plan.