When should a husband and wife file jointly under chapter 13?
If both spouses are liable for any significant debts, they should file jointly under chapter 13, even if only one of them has income. Also, if both of them have regular income, they should file jointly. Top • May a self-employed person file under Chapter 13? Yes. A self-employed person meeting the eligibility requirements listed in the answer to Question 18 above may file under chapter 13. A debtor engaged in business may continue to operate the business during the chapter 13 case. Top • May a Chapter 7 case be converted to Chapter 13? A pending chapter 7 case may be converted to chapter 13 at any time at the request of the debtor, if the case has not been previously converted to chapter 7 from chapter 13. Top • Where is a Chapter 13 case filed? A chapter 13 case is filed in the bankruptcy court in the district where the debtor has lived or maintained a principal place of business for the greatest portion of the last 180 days. The bankruptcy court is a unit of the federal district cour
