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Bankruptcy Blog 2010 March Alternatives to Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in New York
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Alternatives to Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in New York

Posted By Price Law Group || 12-Mar-2010

With changes in bankruptcy laws, it's not always wise nor possible to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy in New York. Filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy is now more difficult to get with new Federal regulations. Many are now told to file under Chapter 13. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a good alternative to Chapter 7 in many cases.

So what's the difference between Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy in New York?

-Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a liquidation of debt and assets, while Chapter 13 buys you time
-Chapter 13 bankruptcy can save your home from foreclosure
-With Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you can extend payment schedule and lower payment fees
-With Chapter 7 bankruptcy, certain property is exempt from being repossessed
-Chapter 7 costs $335 to file with the court while Chapter 13 costs $274

That may be speaking more positive of Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The big difference is you can be cleared of debts with Chapter 7 (often preferred), while Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows you more time to pay back debt, typically over a 3-5 year period.

There are alternatives to Chapter 7 bankruptcy in New York beyond just Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Though Chapter 13 is now the second most common, Chapter 11 is wise for individuals actively engaged in business. For example, if you run a corporation, you can avoid liquidation and seek an adjustment of debts with Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in New York
You can also seek an adjustment to your debts via Chapter 13 bankruptcy in New York. If you owe money on a home and cannot pay it back immediately because of other circumstances such as medical bills, you can save your home from foreclosure. This is done by giving you the opportunity to catch up with past due payments through a new payment plan. This is good news for New York home owners facing foreclosure, as you can get immediate and extended help by filing with the courts for Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

Other Alternatives to Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
While Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New York is not very common, for people running businesses it can be very beneficial, namely by saving your assets. You should also be open to "out of court" agreements with creditors or debt counseling services. You might be able to pay back debts in installments outside of a bankruptcy hearing-there is no reason you can't-and many individuals choose this route instead of officially filing. And if the out of court agreement does not work, you still have the right to file for Chapter 7, Chapter 11, or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

Categories: Alternatives, Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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