It is going to depend on the chapter you previously filed under and the chapter you intend to file under at this time. For example, if you previously filed a Chapter 7 and now intend to file and qualify for a Chapter 7 you will have to wait a period of eight years from the date of the first filing to file again. There is a lesser waiting period if your intent is to file a Chapter 13 at this time. If your first case was a Chapter 13 and you now intend to file a Chapter 7 you would be looking at a waiting period of years. There are other periods that may also be applicable and I would recommend that you schedule an appointment to discuss the matter in detail with a local attorney.
Answered on Feb 16th, 2012 at 1:03 PM