Chapter 7 Filing Requirements

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In Texas, you need to have been a resident for at least two years before filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy. If you have lived in multiple states over the past two years, you file in the state where you have lived for the majority of the 180 days preceding the 2-year period. For homestead exemptions, you must own and live on the property for at least 1,215 days before filing. In California, you must live in the state for at least 2 years before filing bankruptcy. For homestead exemptions, you generally need to have lived in your homestead for 1,215 days before the bankruptcy filing date. Consult a legal professional for advice tailored to your circumstances.

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how long do I have to live at property before filing a chapter *
Hello Sergio, in California, you must live in the state for at least 2 years before you can file bankruptcy there. If you lived in more than one state during the last 2 years, you file in the state where you resided for the majority of the 180 days prior to the *-year period.
how long do I have to live at property in texas before filing a chapter *
Hello Sergio, in Texas, you need to have been a resident for at least two years before filing Chapter * bankruptcy. If you have lived in multiple states over the past two years, you file in the state where you have lived for the majority of the 180 days preceding the *-year period.
how long do i have to live in homestead before filing a chapter *
Hello Sergio, in California, you generally need to have lived in your homestead for *,215 days before the bankruptcy filing date to use California's homestead exemption in a Chapter * bankruptcy. However, please consult with a legal professional for advice tailored to your circumstances.
how long do i have to live in homestead in texas before filing a chapter *
Hello Sergio, in Texas, you generally don't have to live in your homestead for a specific time before filing Chapter *. But to use Texas homestead exemption, you must own and live on the property for at least *,215 days before filing bankruptcy. Consult a legal professional for specific advice.