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How can I file again if my chapter 13 bankruptcy was dismissed?

My chapter 13 was dismissed because of non-compliance. The non-compliance came due to another increase in monthly payments that went up nearly $300.00 more per month, due to a new entry from another creditor. I need help. I wan to re-file, could you please tell me my options?
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Answered By: CONSUMER PROTECTION ASSISTANCE COALITION, INC. (DE).
Attorney can get your information corrected.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/27/2011

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Answered By: The Law Offices of Kristy Qiu
You need to wait for 180 days before you can file again.

Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 10/10/2011

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Answered By: Bankruptcy Law office of Bill Rubendall
You can re-file a chapter 13 by including a declaration as to changed circumstances.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/8/2011

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Answered By: Benson Law Firm
You can always file another Chapter 13 case. It's just a question of whether you are able to receive a discharge and whether the automatic stay will expire after 30 days.

Answer Applies to: Ohio
Replied: 10/8/2011

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Answered By: Janet A. Lawson Bankruptcy Attorney
Well, if the case was filed without a bar to refiling you can file again. Beware: a motion must filed and heard within 30 days of the new case to keep the automatic stay in place. You probably need the assistance of counsel to get this going.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/8/2011

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Answered By: Dearbonn Law Offices
You can refile if your BK was dismissed. Show proof of a change in income and get the court to approve lower plan payments. Please note that this is not legal advise.

Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 10/8/2011

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Answered By: The Law Office of Darren Aronow, PC
You can refile a bankruptcy , however if you refile within 1 year of your dismissal then your automatic stay is only valid for 30 days unless your attorney can make a good case to the judge to extend your automatic stay.

Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 10/8/2011

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Answered By: Ashman Law Office
You may or may not be eligible to refile depending on the wording of the past dismissal and when it was. Bear in mind that if you could not afford the payments before, the same math may hit you the same way again. Your chances of success are best with counsel and near zero if you are pro se.

Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 10/7/2011

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Answered By: The Schreiber Law Firm
You can refile, but the automatic stay only lasts for 30 days and you would have to file a motion to extend the automatic stay to avoid creditors being able to come after you.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/7/2011

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Answered By: Heupel Law
Yes, you can certainly refile a Chapter 13. It seems odd that one creditor could affect your case so be sure to use a competent attorney.

Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 10/7/2011

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Answered By: Law Office Of Magnolia Zarraga
Filing a bankruptcy after a recent dismissal is not as easy as it seems, you need to consult with an attorney right away. They'll tell you what your options are. If you didn't have an attorney the first time around, get one now. If you had one, they should be telling you what your options are. If they're not or you weren't comfortable with that attorney get consultation from a different attorney. A chapter 13 is not anything you want to do on your own and definitely not as a second filing, b/c if you fail to do certain things you are possibly putting your house or car at risk. Go consult with an attorney now! Good luck.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/7/2011

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Answered By: Carballo Law Offices
You can refile but you must afford the payments. Otherwise, your new Chapter 13 case will again be dismissed.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/7/2011

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Answered By: D T Pham Associates, PLLC
Depends on whether your 13 was dismissed with or without prejudice.

Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 10/7/2011

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Answered By: Harkess and Salter, LLC
You need an experienced attorney to file your case. It may be necessary to ask the Court to extend the automatic stay but otherwise there should be no particular problem refiling.

Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 10/7/2011

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