There are various reasons a Chapter 13 bankruptcy could be dismissed or converted to a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. A Chapter 13 bankruptcy may be voluntarily converted to a Chapter 7 bankruptcy at any time. A Chapter 13 bankruptcy may be voluntarily converted to a Chapter 7 for a number of reasons, including a change in your financial circumstances that may allow a Chapter 7 bankruptcy to be more suitable. It may also be that due to the nature of the proof of claims that filed by your creditors, confirmation of your Chapter 13 plan is not feasible and converting to a Chapter 7 would resolve issues with creditors, make more sense, and be more beneficial for you. While only a notice of conversion needs to be filed if a Chapter 13 is voluntarily converted to a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it would be wise to consult with an experienced attorney prior to deciding whether a conversion to a Chapter 7 would be best for your financial situation, needs, and circumstances.
