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Dealing With Debt – Understanding the Two Types of Proposals

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Division 1 Proposal Is when a consumer debtor owes more than $250,000 in debts, excluding the mortgage on their principal residence. If creditors don’t accept this proposal there is a deemed personal bankruptcy.

A consumer proposal is when a consumer debtor owes less than $250,000 in debts, excluding the mortgage on their principal residence. There is no deemed personal bankruptcy if the creditors reject the consumer proposal.

Can I Claim Bankruptcy a Second Time?

Yes, you can declare personal bankruptcy a second time, as long as you have been discharged from your first bankruptcy. If you don’t have surplus income, comply with your duties and cooperate with your trustee on other estate matters. You are eligible to be discharged from your second bankruptcy, after 24 months.