What are the various types of bankruptcy

is the most severe, can be used by all individuals and businesses. All unsecured debts are terminated, and are paid if any money remains after secured creditors are paid and after various exemptions permitted by law are claimed by debtors. Chapter 13 is typically used by wage earners and small businesses; this delays and reduces amount of payments to creditors over a period of time; this is known as a

Plan, or an individual reorganization. Chapter 11 is used by larger businesses, and resembles a Chapter 13