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.
Filing for bankruptcy is not about giving up; itâs about reworking your finances so you can get a second chance. The question posed in the titleâhow long does it take to file bankruptcyâis easier to answer than why you should file. The process for Chapter 7 bankruptcy typically only lasts 3-4 months. You hire an attorney, file with the courts, get a trustee who liquidates your nonexempt assets, and then you are for the most part free of creditor harassment, demanding letters from the bank, and huge interest rates on your credit card debt.