Chapter 7 Means Liquidation, Not a Payment Plan
Distinguish Chapter 7 liquidation from Chapter 13 repayment at a practical level.
Chapter 7 is not a payment plan. It is a liquidation chapter with exemption protection and discharge limits. The legal mechanism The U.S. Courts describe Chapter 7 as liquidation: a trustee can gather and sell nonexempt assets and distribute proceeds. Individuals may keep exempt property, but the exemption analysis is a legal step, not a casual promise. The same filing that gives relief also creates disclosure duties and trustee review. Why it works The system trades transparency for relief. The debtor discloses assets, liabilities, income, expenses, transfers, and contracts. In exchange, eligible debts may be discharged and collection pressure may…
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