Q: I have approx 20,000 credit card debts and that's all I like to discharge. how long does the procedure take?
20,000 are on 3 different cards.
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A: The entire process will take 4 to 6 months start to finish. Do not let geographic restrictions get in the way of retaining the best attorney. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one rule: a good attorney is generally never cheap, and a cheap attorney is generally never good so don't choose based on price.
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A: About four months from right now. However, if there are any complexities to your case you have not stated, that could add to the time.
A: 90-120 days from filing.
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Hello!
Filing for Bankruptcy takes about 4-6 months depending on how quick you are with getting together all of the requested information. Once the case is filed you will usually get a court date within 4-6 weeks of the filing. Keep in mind that if any issues do arise it could take longer!
A: Around 4-6 months
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It really depends upon whether you're filing for bankruptcy relief, pursuant to either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. Depending upon your financial eligibility and goals, it could take anywhere from 4 [4] months to five [5] years!
Your best bet is to consult with an attorney, in detail, regarding your financial matters.
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