Voluntary Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy defined as a legally declared inability or impairment of ability of an individual or organization to pay its creditors. As a result, creditors may file a bankruptcy petition against a debtor (“involuntary bankruptcy”) in an effort to recoup a portion of what they are owed or initiate a restructuring. In the majority of cases, however, bankruptcy is initiated by the debtor (a “voluntary bankruptcy” that is filed by the insolvent individual or organization).

• Involuntary bankruptcy

A type of bankruptcy that is initiated by at least three creditors holding unsecured claims aggregating at least ,000 against the debtor. In some cases, creditors may file a petition to commence an involuntary bankruptcy. Creditors may commence a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 11 case if they hold the required amount of debt.

• Voluntary bankruptcy

Bankruptcy filed by the debtor itself; this type of bankruptcy has a lots of investigation involved by both creditors and court.

Although bankruptcy usually attached with bad stigma and is publicly advertised, it should always be considered when dealing with individual insolvency cases for bankruptcy alternatives.

Please note that if you are ever faced with the prospect of bankruptcy you should look at alternatives as soon as possible such as if you’re in the UK the Individual Voluntary Arrangement procedure (IVA). Same as if you are residing in the US you can count on bankruptcy alternatives by Total Debt Services. Get a free consultation request; try visiting their website at totaldebtservices.com.