bankruptcy Lawyers - Chapter 12
Definition:
Chapter 12 bankruptcy is specially
designed for "family farmers" or "family fishermen" with
specified annual income that can not pay their debt. Chapter 12
bankruptcy enables farmer and fishermen families to propose and carry
out a plan to repay all or part of their debts over a period of three or five
years. Chapter 12 bankruptcy eliminates many of the barriers
that other debtors face when seeking to reorganize under either chapter
11 or chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code.
Consequences of Filing Chapter 12 Bankruptcy:
Chapter 12 bankruptcy is less complex than chapter 11 bankruptcy. Chapter 12 bankruptcy is the only temporary bankruptcy law in effect. In the absence of Chapter 12, insolvent farmers' bankruptcy options included reorganization under Chapter 11 or chapter 13, or even consider liquidation under Chapter 7.What a Lawyer can do for you:
Chapter 12 bankruptcies is from other types of bankruptcy, therefore, it is important to talk to a Chapter 12 bankruptcy lawyer with experience in dealing with farmer and/or fishermen families. Not any attorney can help you with a chapter 12 bankruptcy, you need to select an attorney that has experience in chapter 12 bankruptcy.Lawyer Referral Service:
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