Drowning in debt? Both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy could offer relief, but they work very differently.
You can file for bankruptcy as often as you like; however, there are limits to how often you can receive a discharge. The timetable is as follows: Chapter 7 after Chapter 7: every 8 years Chapter 7 ...
Chapter 13 bankruptcy can offer big relief to overwhelmed borrowers, but it comes with serious drawbacks, too.