{"id":1515,"date":"2010-06-25T01:31:02","date_gmt":"2010-06-25T01:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.covstravels.com\/"},"modified":"2025-04-23T15:07:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T19:07:47","slug":"bankruptcy-timeline","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.duncanlawonline.com\/staging\/8350\/bankruptcy\/bankruptcy-timeline\/","title":{"rendered":"Bankruptcy Timeline"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[av_section min_height=&#8221; min_height_px=&#8217;500px&#8217; padding=&#8217;default&#8217; shadow=&#8217;no-shadow&#8217; bottom_border=&#8217;no-border-styling&#8217; id=&#8221; color=&#8217;main_color&#8217; custom_bg=&#8217;#d7d8ca&#8217; src=&#8221; attachment=&#8221; attachment_size=&#8221; attach=&#8217;scroll&#8217; position=&#8217;top left&#8217; repeat=&#8217;no-repeat&#8217; video=&#8221; video_ratio=&#8217;16:9&#8242; av_uid=&#8217;av-hbzdq3&#8242;]<br \/>\n[av_heading heading=&#8217;Bankruptcy Timelines in North Carolina: What to Expect&#8217; tag=&#8217;h1&#8242; style=&#8221; subheading_active=&#8221; show_icon=&#8221; icon=&#8217;ue800&#8242; font=&#8217;entypo-fontello&#8217; size=&#8221; av-desktop-font-size-title=&#8221; av-medium-font-size-title=&#8221; av-small-font-size-title=&#8221; av-mini-font-size-title=&#8221; subheading_size=&#8217;15&#8217; av-desktop-font-size=&#8221; av-medium-font-size=&#8221; av-small-font-size=&#8221; av-mini-font-size=&#8221; icon_size=&#8221; av-desktop-font-size-1=&#8221; av-medium-font-size-1=&#8221; av-small-font-size-1=&#8221; av-mini-font-size-1=&#8221; color=&#8221; custom_font=&#8221; subheading_color=&#8221; seperator_color=&#8221; icon_color=&#8221; margin=&#8221; margin_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-desktop-margin=&#8221; av-desktop-margin_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-medium-margin=&#8221; av-medium-margin_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-small-margin=&#8221; av-small-margin_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-mini-margin=&#8221; av-mini-margin_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; headline_padding=&#8221; headline_padding_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-desktop-headline_padding=&#8221; av-desktop-headline_padding_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-medium-headline_padding=&#8221; av-medium-headline_padding_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-small-headline_padding=&#8221; av-small-headline_padding_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-mini-headline_padding=&#8221; av-mini-headline_padding_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; padding=&#8217;10&#8217; av-desktop-padding=&#8221; av-medium-padding=&#8221; av-small-padding=&#8221; av-mini-padding=&#8221; icon_padding=&#8217;10&#8217; av-desktop-icon_padding=&#8221; av-medium-icon_padding=&#8221; av-small-icon_padding=&#8221; av-mini-icon_padding=&#8221; link=&#8221; link_dynamic=&#8221; link_target=&#8221; title_attr=&#8221; id=&#8221; custom_class=&#8221; template_class=&#8221; av_uid=&#8217;av-fxrokb&#8217; sc_version=&#8217;1.0&#8242; admin_preview_bg=&#8221;][\/av_heading]<br \/>\n[\/av_section]<\/p>\n<p>[av_textblock fold_type=&#8221; fold_height=&#8221; fold_more=&#8217;Read more&#8217; fold_less=&#8217;Read less&#8217; fold_text_style=&#8221; fold_btn_align=&#8221; textblock_styling_align=&#8221; textblock_styling=&#8221; textblock_styling_gap=&#8221; textblock_styling_mobile=&#8221; size=&#8221; av-desktop-font-size=&#8221; av-medium-font-size=&#8221; av-small-font-size=&#8221; av-mini-font-size=&#8221; font_color=&#8221; color=&#8221; fold_overlay_color=&#8221; fold_text_color=&#8221; fold_btn_color=&#8217;theme-color&#8217; fold_btn_bg_color=&#8221; fold_btn_font_color=&#8221; size-btn-text=&#8221; av-desktop-font-size-btn-text=&#8221; av-medium-font-size-btn-text=&#8221; av-small-font-size-btn-text=&#8221; av-mini-font-size-btn-text=&#8221; fold_timer=&#8221; z_index_fold=&#8221; id=&#8221; custom_class=&#8221; template_class=&#8221; av_uid=&#8217;av-m6v2ym5i&#8217; sc_version=&#8217;1.0&#8242; admin_preview_bg=&#8221;]<br \/>\n<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Navigating bankruptcy can feel overwhelming, but understanding the timeline of the process can help you plan and make informed decisions. In North Carolina, the two most common types of consumer bankruptcy\u2014<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chapter 7<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chapter 13<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2014<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">each<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> follow their path. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This page <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">serves as your guide to<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the overall timelines for both, with links to detailed pages for each chapter.<\/span><br \/>\n[\/av_textblock]<\/p>\n<p>[av_heading heading=&#8217;Overview of Bankruptcy Timelines in North Carolina&#8217; tag=&#8217;h2&#8242; style=&#8221; subheading_active=&#8221; show_icon=&#8221; icon=&#8217;ue800&#8242; font=&#8217;entypo-fontello&#8217; size=&#8217;30&#8217; av-desktop-font-size-title=&#8221; av-medium-font-size-title=&#8221; av-small-font-size-title=&#8221; av-mini-font-size-title=&#8221; subheading_size=&#8217;15&#8217; av-desktop-font-size=&#8221; av-medium-font-size=&#8221; av-small-font-size=&#8221; av-mini-font-size=&#8221; icon_size=&#8221; av-desktop-font-size-1=&#8221; av-medium-font-size-1=&#8221; av-small-font-size-1=&#8221; av-mini-font-size-1=&#8221; color=&#8221; custom_font=&#8221; subheading_color=&#8221; seperator_color=&#8221; icon_color=&#8221; margin=&#8221; margin_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-desktop-margin=&#8221; av-desktop-margin_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-medium-margin=&#8221; av-medium-margin_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-small-margin=&#8221; av-small-margin_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-mini-margin=&#8221; av-mini-margin_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; headline_padding=&#8221; headline_padding_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-desktop-headline_padding=&#8221; av-desktop-headline_padding_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-medium-headline_padding=&#8221; av-medium-headline_padding_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-small-headline_padding=&#8221; av-small-headline_padding_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-mini-headline_padding=&#8221; av-mini-headline_padding_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; padding=&#8217;10&#8217; av-desktop-padding=&#8221; av-medium-padding=&#8221; av-small-padding=&#8221; av-mini-padding=&#8221; icon_padding=&#8217;10&#8217; av-desktop-icon_padding=&#8221; av-medium-icon_padding=&#8221; av-small-icon_padding=&#8221; av-mini-icon_padding=&#8221; link=&#8221; link_dynamic=&#8221; link_target=&#8221; title_attr=&#8221; id=&#8221; custom_class=&#8221; template_class=&#8221; av_uid=&#8217;av-ejxp8b&#8217; sc_version=&#8217;1.0&#8242; admin_preview_bg=&#8221;][\/av_heading]<\/p>\n<p>[av_textblock fold_type=&#8221; fold_height=&#8221; fold_more=&#8217;Read more&#8217; fold_less=&#8217;Read less&#8217; fold_text_style=&#8221; fold_btn_align=&#8221; textblock_styling_align=&#8221; textblock_styling=&#8221; textblock_styling_gap=&#8221; textblock_styling_mobile=&#8221; size=&#8221; av-desktop-font-size=&#8221; av-medium-font-size=&#8221; av-small-font-size=&#8221; av-mini-font-size=&#8221; font_color=&#8221; color=&#8221; fold_overlay_color=&#8221; fold_text_color=&#8221; fold_btn_color=&#8217;theme-color&#8217; fold_btn_bg_color=&#8221; fold_btn_font_color=&#8221; size-btn-text=&#8221; av-desktop-font-size-btn-text=&#8221; av-medium-font-size-btn-text=&#8221; av-small-font-size-btn-text=&#8221; av-mini-font-size-btn-text=&#8221; fold_timer=&#8221; z_index_fold=&#8221; id=&#8221; custom_class=&#8221; template_class=&#8221; av_uid=&#8217;av-c92djf&#8217; sc_version=&#8217;1.0&#8242; admin_preview_bg=&#8221;]<br \/>\n<strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Key Takeaways:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chapter 7 Bankruptcy:<\/span><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Designed for a faster process, usually completed within a few months.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Focuses on liquidating non-exempt assets to discharge debts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chapter 13 Bankruptcy:<\/span><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It involves a structured repayment plan that typically lasts 3-5 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Allows you to keep your assets while catching up on overdue payments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Understanding these differences is crucial to <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">decide<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> which path best suits your financial needs. For a more comprehensive breakdown, explore our dedicated pages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duncanlawonline.com\/staging\/8350\/bankruptcy\/bankruptcy-timeline\/bankruptcy-chapter-7-timeline\/\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Timeline<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.duncanlawonline.com\/staging\/8350\/bankruptcy\/chapter-13-bankruptcy-timeline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Timeline<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/av_textblock]<\/p>\n<p>[av_heading heading=&#8217;Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Timeline&#8217; tag=&#8217;h3&#8242; style=&#8221; subheading_active=&#8221; show_icon=&#8221; icon=&#8217;ue800&#8242; font=&#8217;entypo-fontello&#8217; size=&#8221; av-desktop-font-size-title=&#8221; av-medium-font-size-title=&#8221; av-small-font-size-title=&#8221; av-mini-font-size-title=&#8221; subheading_size=&#8221; av-desktop-font-size=&#8221; av-medium-font-size=&#8221; av-small-font-size=&#8221; av-mini-font-size=&#8221; icon_size=&#8221; av-desktop-font-size-1=&#8221; av-medium-font-size-1=&#8221; av-small-font-size-1=&#8221; av-mini-font-size-1=&#8221; color=&#8221; custom_font=&#8221; subheading_color=&#8221; seperator_color=&#8221; icon_color=&#8221; margin=&#8221; margin_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-desktop-margin=&#8221; av-desktop-margin_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-medium-margin=&#8221; av-medium-margin_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-small-margin=&#8221; av-small-margin_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-mini-margin=&#8221; av-mini-margin_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; headline_padding=&#8221; headline_padding_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-desktop-headline_padding=&#8221; av-desktop-headline_padding_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-medium-headline_padding=&#8221; av-medium-headline_padding_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-small-headline_padding=&#8221; av-small-headline_padding_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-mini-headline_padding=&#8221; av-mini-headline_padding_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; padding=&#8217;10&#8217; av-desktop-padding=&#8221; av-medium-padding=&#8221; av-small-padding=&#8221; av-mini-padding=&#8221; icon_padding=&#8217;10&#8217; av-desktop-icon_padding=&#8221; av-medium-icon_padding=&#8221; av-small-icon_padding=&#8221; av-mini-icon_padding=&#8221; link=&#8221; link_dynamic=&#8221; link_target=&#8221; title_attr=&#8221; id=&#8221; custom_class=&#8221; template_class=&#8221; av_uid=&#8217;av-m6v30hp3&#8242; sc_version=&#8217;1.0&#8242; admin_preview_bg=&#8221;][\/av_heading]<\/p>\n<p>[av_textblock fold_type=&#8221; fold_height=&#8221; fold_more=&#8217;Read more&#8217; fold_less=&#8217;Read less&#8217; fold_text_style=&#8221; fold_btn_align=&#8221; textblock_styling_align=&#8221; textblock_styling=&#8221; textblock_styling_gap=&#8221; textblock_styling_mobile=&#8221; size=&#8221; av-desktop-font-size=&#8221; av-medium-font-size=&#8221; av-small-font-size=&#8221; av-mini-font-size=&#8221; font_color=&#8221; color=&#8221; fold_overlay_color=&#8221; fold_text_color=&#8221; fold_btn_color=&#8217;theme-color&#8217; fold_btn_bg_color=&#8221; fold_btn_font_color=&#8221; size-btn-text=&#8221; av-desktop-font-size-btn-text=&#8221; av-medium-font-size-btn-text=&#8221; av-small-font-size-btn-text=&#8221; av-mini-font-size-btn-text=&#8221; fold_timer=&#8221; z_index_fold=&#8221; id=&#8221; custom_class=&#8221; template_class=&#8221; av_uid=&#8217;av-m6v3229o&#8217; sc_version=&#8217;1.0&#8242; admin_preview_bg=&#8221;]<br \/>\n<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chapter 7 bankruptcy is known for its relatively quick process. Here&#8217;s a brief look at the steps involved:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Key Steps in the Chapter 7 Process<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pre-Filing Consultation:<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Discuss your options with a bankruptcy attorney.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mandatory Credit Counseling:<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Complete a counseling course as required by law.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Filing the Petition:<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Submit your bankruptcy documents to the court.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">341 Meeting (Meeting of Creditors):<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Attend a meeting where creditors can ask questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Discharge:<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Eligible debts <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">are discharged<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, usually within 2-4 months after filing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Step<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Estimated Timeframe<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Pre-Filing Consultation<\/td>\n<td>1-2 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Credit Counseling<\/td>\n<td>1-2 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Filing &#038; 341 Meeting<\/td>\n<td>1-2 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Discharge<\/td>\n<td>2-4 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For a more detailed look, visit our <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.duncanlawonline.com\/staging\/8350\/bankruptcy\/chapter-7-bankruptcy-timeline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Timeline<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> page.<\/span><br \/>\n[\/av_textblock]<\/p>\n<p>[av_one_full first av_uid=&#8217;av-av7r23&#8242;]<br \/>\n[av_textblock size=&#8221; font_color=&#8221; color=&#8221; av_uid=&#8217;av-9d0nuz&#8217;]<br \/>\n[av_button_big label=&#8217;Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Timeline&#8217; description_pos=&#8217;below&#8217; link=&#8217;manually,\/bankruptcy\/bankruptcy-timeline\/bankruptcy-chapter-7-timeline\/&#8217; link_target=&#8221; icon_select=&#8217;no&#8217; icon=&#8217;ue800&#8242; font=&#8217;entypo-fontello&#8217; 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margin_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-desktop-margin=&#8221; av-desktop-margin_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-medium-margin=&#8221; av-medium-margin_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-small-margin=&#8221; av-small-margin_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-mini-margin=&#8221; av-mini-margin_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; headline_padding=&#8221; headline_padding_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-desktop-headline_padding=&#8221; av-desktop-headline_padding_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-medium-headline_padding=&#8221; av-medium-headline_padding_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-small-headline_padding=&#8221; av-small-headline_padding_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; av-mini-headline_padding=&#8221; av-mini-headline_padding_sync=&#8217;true&#8217; padding=&#8217;10&#8217; av-desktop-padding=&#8221; av-medium-padding=&#8221; av-small-padding=&#8221; av-mini-padding=&#8221; icon_padding=&#8217;10&#8217; av-desktop-icon_padding=&#8221; av-medium-icon_padding=&#8221; av-small-icon_padding=&#8221; av-mini-icon_padding=&#8221; link=&#8221; link_dynamic=&#8221; link_target=&#8221; title_attr=&#8221; id=&#8221; custom_class=&#8221; template_class=&#8221; av_uid=&#8217;av-m6v32x8i&#8217; sc_version=&#8217;1.0&#8242; admin_preview_bg=&#8221;][\/av_heading]<\/p>\n<p>[av_textblock fold_type=&#8221; fold_height=&#8221; fold_more=&#8217;Read more&#8217; fold_less=&#8217;Read less&#8217; fold_text_style=&#8221; fold_btn_align=&#8221; textblock_styling_align=&#8221; textblock_styling=&#8221; textblock_styling_gap=&#8221; textblock_styling_mobile=&#8221; size=&#8221; av-desktop-font-size=&#8221; av-medium-font-size=&#8221; av-small-font-size=&#8221; av-mini-font-size=&#8221; font_color=&#8221; color=&#8221; fold_overlay_color=&#8221; fold_text_color=&#8221; fold_btn_color=&#8217;theme-color&#8217; fold_btn_bg_color=&#8221; fold_btn_font_color=&#8221; size-btn-text=&#8221; av-desktop-font-size-btn-text=&#8221; av-medium-font-size-btn-text=&#8221; av-small-font-size-btn-text=&#8221; av-mini-font-size-btn-text=&#8221; fold_timer=&#8221; z_index_fold=&#8221; 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Here&#8217;s what you can generally expect:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Key Steps in the Chapter 13 Process<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pre-Filing Consultation &#038; Credit Counseling:<\/span><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Begin with a consultation and complete your required counseling.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Filing the Petition:<\/span><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Submit your documents to start the process.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proposing a Repayment Plan:<\/span><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Work with your attorney to develop a plan to repay your creditors.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Confirmation Hearing:<\/span><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Attend a court hearing where your plan is reviewed and approved.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Repayment Period:<\/span><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Make payments over 3-5 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Discharge:<\/span><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After successful completion of the repayment plan, remaining eligible debts <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">are discharged<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Estimated Timeline Table<\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Step<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Estimated Timeframe<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Pre-Filing Consultation<\/td>\n<td>1-2 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Credit Counseling<\/td>\n<td>1-2 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Filing &#038; 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