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Bankruptcy MythBUSTERS What is Consumer Bankruptcy The Bankruptcy Code defines consumer debt as debt incurred by an individual primarily for a personal family or household purpose 11 USC. Chapter 11 Bankruptcy is the process created by the United States Bankruptcy Code to preserve the going concern value of operating businesses and to allow for a decision to be made by company’s creditors and equity holders or the Bankruptcy Court (if agreement cannot be reached) as to how such going concern value will be shared, distributed or reallocated. Chapter 11 Bankruptcy is the process created by the United States Bankruptcy Code to preserve the going concern value of operating businesses and to allow for a decision to be made by company’s creditors and equity holders or the Bankruptcy Court (if agreement cannot be reached) as to how such going concern value will be shared, distributed or reallocated. http://www.solomonlawyer.com | Our firm will handle all legal aspects of your bankruptcy, from beginning to end. We will identify those debts that can be discharged and those that cannot. When creditors call, you can refer them to us.  We will represent and be with you at all required bankruptcy hearings and address concerns of the trustee assigned to your case. Our goal will be to discharge as many debts as we can, while allowing you to keep most or all of your assets. http://www.solomonlawyer.com | Robert Solomon will provide you with the best bankruptcy filing help available. He has been noted as being the best bankruptcy attorney in Long Island and New York. If you need bankruptcy help your search is over. 3 When will I be discharged 3 How do I get my discharge 4 What is the effect of the discharge VOCAB. . Bankrupt. – a person or company with insufficient assets to cover their debt. Bankruptcy . – a state of being legally released from the obligation to repay some or all debt in exchange for the forced loss of certain assets. A court’s determination of personal bankruptcy remains in a consumer’s credit record for 10 years.. HISTORY OF BANKRUPTCY ACT 1967. The . Bankruptcy . Act 1967 is a derivative of two old . English statutes, . each bearing the same name: . The . Bankruptcy Act . 1883; . and . T. he . Bankruptcy Act 1912. . Automatic Stay. Once bankruptcy petition filed, creditor cannot:. Receive a security interest. Perfect a security interest. Enforce a security interest (repossess). Bankruptcy Trustee. Protects unsecured creditors.. Enforcement . Agents’ Legal Service Extension and Introduction to the Market. . Report . for.  . the . 22nd International Congress of the UIHJ “The Judicial Officer, Link between Law and . Economy. Bankruptcy. Sometimes people and businesses through . no fault of their own . accumulate so much debt, they can . no longer afford to repay it. .. Businesses: suffer from bad economy. Individual: credit debt, illness, loss of job. Mortgage Deficiency Basics . Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. What is bankruptcy?. Federal court process by which a debtor can discharge or reorganize their debts. . Intended to provide the honest but unfortunate debtor with a “fresh start.”. Bankruptcy. Sometimes people and businesses through . no fault of their own . accumulate so much debt, they can . no longer afford to repay it. .. Businesses: suffer from bad economy. Individual: credit debt, illness, loss of job. Documents: Disclosure and Usage. in Local Courts. Anne D. Harman, Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP, Wheeling & Pittsburgh. Update. Increased State/Local Court awareness. Judges familiar with issues. Judges addressing in . The Bankruptcy Code defines “consumer debt” as debt incurred by an individual primarily for a personal, family, or household purpose. 11 . U.S.C. . § 101(8). . Not business debt.. Can be chapter 7, 11, 12, or13 .