Bethlehem, PA asked in Bankruptcy for Pennsylvania

Q: After you file for bankruptcy can you change your mind and cancel your case?

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W. J. Winterstein Jr.
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W. J. Winterstein Jr.
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  • Bankruptcy Lawyer
  • Boyertown, PA
  • Licensed in Pennsylvania

A: Yes, but within limits. If you file a Chapter 13 case, depending on the circumstances, the court could convert your case to a Ch. 7 case instead of dismissing it. But that's unusual. If you file a Ch. 7 case, you have an absolute right to convert to a Ch. 13, and if you want to dismiss your Ch. 7 case, again, if any trustee or creditor objected to the dismissal (unlikely), the court can do whatever is best for the creditors and the bankruptcy estate.

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