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Brothers Smith LLP

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  • Brothers Smith LLP assists individuals and businesses with corporate and real estate transactions, wealth, estate and tax planning and employment related matters. Call Now.

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Commonly Asked Bankruptcy Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Can I reopen my old discharged Ch 7?

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Answered by attorney Steven Jed Alpers (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at Steven J. Alpers, A Professional Corporation
You cannot reopen for new bills only for bills which existed at the time of the original bankruptcy. If these are new bills, you will have to try a chapter 13.
You cannot reopen for new bills only for bills which existed at the time of the original bankruptcy. If these are new bills, you will have to try a chapter 13.
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Is there a waiting period for refiling a Chapter 7 BK in CA?

Answered by attorney Mark J Markus
Bankruptcy lawyer at Law Office of Mark J. Markus
Usually the case will be dismissed with a 180-day prohibition on refiling, but you need to check the order dismissing the case.  It will answer the question for you.  And even if there is a restriction on refiling, if you (or whomever the debtor is in this hypothetical)  had an explainable reason for missing the 341(a) hearings, you could seek to have the court overturn the prohibition on re-filing. Another thing to keep in mind is that if another case is filed within one year of the prior case dismissal, the automatic stay in the new case will only last for 30 days.  In a Chapter 7 context, this probably isn't a big deal, but you need to have your attorney advise you on the possible ramifications and solutions. Mark Markus has been practicing exclusively bankruptcy law in California since 1991.  He is a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization,  AV-Rated by martindale.com, and A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau. 
Usually the case will be dismissed with a 180-day prohibition on refiling, but you need to check the order dismissing the case.  It will answer the question for you.  And even if there is a restriction on refiling, if you (or whomever the debtor is in this hypothetical)  had an explainable reason for missing the 341(a) hearings, you could seek to have the court overturn the prohibition on re-filing. Another thing to keep in mind is that if another case is filed within one year of the prior case dismissal, the automatic stay in the new case will only last for 30 days.  In a Chapter 7 context, this probably isn't a big deal, but you need to have your attorney advise you on the possible ramifications and solutions. Mark Markus has been practicing exclusively bankruptcy law in California since 1991.  He is a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization,  AV-Rated by martindale.com, and A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau. 
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Can a California S Corporation File for Bankruptcy to clear debts and still continue to do business?

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Answered by attorney Stephen Benda (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at Law Offices of Stephen Benda
After bankruptcy the corporation considered defunct.   However you can still buy or transfer your domain names to a new entity.  If you file Chapter 7, all the assets, including the domain names belong to the trustee, and you would have make arrangements with the trustee.
After bankruptcy the corporation considered defunct.   However you can still buy or transfer your domain names to a new entity.  If you file Chapter 7, all the assets, including the domain names belong to the trustee, and you would have make arrangements with the trustee.
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