with the new bankruptcy laws how long do i have to wait from a previous bankruptcy?

i filed chapter 7 in 2000 with my ex-husband, i am now in a horrible financial bind and need to file again, january 2007 will be 6 years, does anyone know how long you have to wait to file again?

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4 Responses to “with the new bankruptcy laws how long do i have to wait from a previous bankruptcy?”

1. newt_peabody Says:
   July 26th, 2009 at 4:27 am

   You are a deadbeat and should just do us all a favor and kill yourself now.
   I am tired of carrying you.

2. the master of truth Says:
   July 28th, 2009 at 8:08 am

   If I remember correctly, I think the waiting period between Chapter 7′s is still 6 years.

   However, this time you will have to go thru a ‘means’ test, and if you make more than the states median income you will be forced into Chapter 13 instead of Chapter 7. Oh, and you will have to go through Credit Counseling… at your expense… before the case will be discharged.

   Good luck.

3. TD Says:
   July 31st, 2009 at 7:13 am

   6 years from the date you previously FILED not when it was DISCHARGED.

4. Studly Says:
   August 2nd, 2009 at 7:16 pm

   According to the new law, you can not file for a chapter 7 for 8 years after a previous chapter 7.

   The other responders are incorrect. Can’t do their research I guess.