If you voluntary dismiss a case, how many days do you have to reopen it.
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If you voluntary dismiss a case, how many days do you have to reopen it.
i thought the law allows you 10 days to reopen a case you dismissed. Are you still allowed to do this.Once reopened can you convert chapter 13 to chapter 7?
Asked on May 31, 2009 under Bankruptcy Law, New York
Answers:
David Hamilton / Dwyer & Associates
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
This may depend on what conditions the bankruptcy court placed on the dismissal. You are more or less correct though- you should be permitted to refile as chapter 7, however there are instances where 180 days is required. An attorney will be able to look up your case through PACER and see what the documents say.
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