Other Types of Bankruptcies
Other than Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies are four types of bankruptcies.
- Chapter 9 bankruptcy is a municipal bankruptcy and is a federal mechanism for the resolution of a city, county, or other municipality's debts.
- Chapter 11 bankruptcy is a rehabilitation or reorganization of debts by businesses and some individuals with substantial
debts and assets. This is sometimes called a corporate bankruptcy and is is a form of corporate financial
reorganization which typically allows companies to continue to function while they follow debt repayment plans.
- Chapter 12 bankruptcy is a special bankruptcy for family farmers and fishermen.
- Chapter 15 bankruptcy is used by non-US entities to seek help dealing with debts.