Occasionally, a bankruptcy case will be converted from one chapter to a different chapter. There are several reasons to convert a case. A typical conversion would be a conversion from a chapter 13 filing to a chapter 7. The reasons to convert include: loss of income, increased dependents, reduction in income, divorce, or a failed business. Debts incurred after the filing of the original bankruptcy, but prior to the date of conversion receive the same treatment as prepetition claims.
