how long do i have to wait to file chapter 7 again. i have lost my right leg and allso lost some income i have around 18,000.,, on credit cards and some hospital. i turn to a debt solution but they take 584.00 dollar per month will that leave me with nothing after the 5th of the month and i get paid social disiblty of 1597.00. i have lost my right leg and my wife lost her ssi check because of my girl turning 16. i need help bad. what can i do???
You can file another Chapter 7 case after 8 years have passed since the date you filed your prior Chapter 7. The date the discharge was granted is irrelevant.
You can also file a Chapter 13 case now and do a repayment plan of some kind based on your ability to pay.
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