Dean David A. Reingold shares progress on the strategic goals for the College of Liberal Arts.
The length of a bankruptcy case depends on many circumstances, but it mostly depends on which type of bankruptcy you file. There are two main types of personal bankruptcy: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Generally: 1  Chapter 7 debt discharge bankruptcy = 3-6 months. 2  Chapter 13 bankruptcy repayment plan = 3-5 years.
Section 341 Meeting of Creditors. Once you file your Chapter 7 petition, the rest of your case unfolds at a more predictable pace. By law, the next step in the process must occur within 20 to 40 days after you file bankruptcy.