For Chapter 7, it's 4 months. For Chapter 13, it takes 3 to 5 years.

Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 10/14/2011

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It takes 100 days.

Answer Applies to: Maryland
Replied: 10/13/2011

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Chapter 7 case will stay open for 6 to 12 months but the automatic stay goes into effect on the day of filing. Chapter 13 is 3 to 5 years.

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

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From the date your case is filed a chapter 7 takes approximately 105 days and a chapter 13 usually takes 3 to 5 years.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/6/2011

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A Chapter 7 bankruptcy is usually over in a few months. A Chapter 13 repayment plan can take 3 years or 5 years to complete, depending on the plan.

Answer Applies to: Massachusetts
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Yes depends which you file chapter 7 takes 90 days usually, chapter 13 takes 60 months.

Answer Applies to: Georgia
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A chapter 7 takes about 4 months. A chapter 13 payment plan lasts for 36-60 months.

Answer Applies to: California
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Yes Chapter 7 takes about 120 days, Chapter 13 is measured in years and you must make payments as instructed over the entire process.

Answer Applies to: Utah
Replied: 10/6/2011

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Chapter 7 BK is usually complete within six months. Chapter 13 takes 35 years.

Answer Applies to: Colorado
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In Colorado, a simple no asset chapter 7 bankruptcy lasts around 4 mos. An asset chapter 7 bankruptcy will last 1-2 years. Chapter 13 bankruptcy lasts much longer from 3 to 5 years on average. Bankruptcy remains on your credit reports for 10 years.

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The length of a bankruptcy depends on the type of bankruptcy filed. The two most common type of bankruptcies for individuals are chapter 7 and chapter 13. A chapter 7 bankruptcy usually takes about 4 months to close if it's a no asset case. A chapter 7 bankruptcy where there are assets to be distributed to creditors can take a lot longer to close. A chapter 13 bankruptcy takes three to five years to close.

Answer Applies to: California
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Months or years, depending not just on the chapter but your specific facts.

Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 10/5/2011

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Yes, chapter 7 takes about 3 to 4 months from the day you file, chapter 13 takes 3 to 5 years depending whether you're above or below median income.

Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 10/5/2011

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Generally, in the Southern District of California, chapter 7's are swift and take about 3 months, and chapter 13's run 3 or 5 years. When done right, things can run on auto-pilot while your case is pending, so it need not be a distraction to your regular pursuits.

Answer Applies to: California
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After you file bankruptcy, a Chapter 7 is over in 90 days and a Chapter 13 can last between 3-5 years.

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A ch13 can run 5 years. A ch7 can take around 5 to 6 months, assuming no problems.

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A Chapter 7, without issues, normally takes three months, an under-median Chapter 13 case between 36 and 60 months, and an over-median Chapter 13 case 60 months.

Answer Applies to: Utah
Replied: 10/5/2011

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A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is effective IMMEDIATELY upon being filed. It takes 120 days for the Court to finish the processing and issue a discharge of all of your debts. But you are protected from day one. A Chapter 13 is more complicated. They are set for 36 or 60 months, depending on your income. You are protected from your creditors from day one in a Chapter 13 also. Good luck.

Answer Applies to: Ohio
Replied: 10/5/2011

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Approximately 4 months if everything goes well you will get a discharge in the mail.

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Typically three months for a chap 7, 3-5 years in a Chapter 13.

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It differs from whatever chapter you do

Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 10/5/2011

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Chapter 7 takes three months minimum generally if no complications. Chapter 13 requires that you be in a plan for at least three years unless you pay 100% of your debts in the plan (some people have to be on a plan for five years because of high income or the need to pay certain debts which are too much to be paid in three years).

Answer Applies to: California
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4 months for a ch. 7 . 5 years for a chapter 13

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A chapter 7 ykes 7 months. A chapter 13 usually takes from 36 to 60 months to repay.

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Replied: 10/5/2011

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A typical Chapter 7 Bankruptcy can last between 4 and 6 months. A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy can last either 3 or 5 years, depending upon the type of plan that is confirmed by the Court.

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A chapter 7 will take about 3 to 4 months from when you file, while a chapter 13 will take 3 to 5 years of payments to complete.

Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 10/5/2011

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How long a bankruptcy takes depends on what kind of bankruptcy you are filing and how quickly you get all of the requested information to your attorney. In general, the preparation of a petition is dependent on having the right information to complete it. Once that is received, most bankruptcy offices should be able to have you review and sign the petition for filing. Once the petition is filed, you have a meeting with the trustee, usually within 30 days. If you are in a Chapter 7 and everything goes well, you should receive your notice of discharge of debts within 65 days of the meeting with the trustee. If you are in a Chapter 13, you have to make payments for the number of months specified in the plan which can be up to five years. You do have a trustee meeting within 30 days of filing your petition but the discharge is not awarded until all plan payments are made. If both cases, you have to do an educational class before you can be discharged. er will not be valid.

Answer Applies to: Minnesota
Replied: 10/5/2011

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I simple run-of-the-mill (no asset) Chapter 7 could be over in 3 to 4 months, where Chapter 13's usually go 3 to 5 years depending on the circumstances.

Answer Applies to: California
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Yes it depends on the Chapter. A chapter 13 can go for a period for 3 or 5 years. A chapter 7 is typically concluded within 4 to 6 months after you file your case.

Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 10/5/2011

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