Can a Chapter 13 bankruptcy be converted to a Chapter 7 even after 3 years into the plan?
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Can a Chapter 13 bankruptcy be converted to a Chapter 7 even after 3 years into the plan?
The Chapter 13 was the only option at the time in order to keep my home, which was deliquent. It is now current through the 13 and someone said I could now file a 7 on the unsecured items remaining.
Asked on April 4, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Kentucky
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Under federal bankruptcy laws, unless your Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing has been approved and concluded, you are entitled to try and convert it to a Chapter 7 bankruptcy assuming that you qualify even though you are three (3) years into the plan. To determine such, I suggest that you consult with an experienced bankruptcy attorney to assist you further concerning your question.
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