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I have already filed for chapter 7 how long do I have to wait to file chapter 13 in TN state

I filed Chapter 7 and now my husband might lose his job....how long do I have to wait to file Chaper 13?

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You may file for Chapter 13 immediately upon your discharge being entered in your Chapter 7. You are not eligible for a Chapter 13 discharge, however, until 4 years have passed from the filing of the Chapter 7 to the filing of the Chapter 13.

Brett Weiss
brett@BankruptcyLawMaryland.com
www.BankruptcyLawMaryland.com

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