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Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code generally provides for reorganization—usually of a corporation or partnership. A chapter 11 debtor (bankrupt entity) usually proposes a plan of reorganization to keep its business alive and pay creditors over time. People in business or individuals can also seek relief in a chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.

In Vermont, as in all states, Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code is a federal law that allows for the reorganization of a debtor's business affairs, debts, and assets. It is typically used by corporations, partnerships, and occasionally by individuals with substantial debts and assets. Under Chapter 11, a debtor usually proposes a plan of reorganization to maintain business operations and pay creditors over a period of time. The debtor has the exclusive right to propose a plan of reorganization for the first 120 days after the petition is filed. The plan must be accepted by the creditors and approved by the court. Chapter 11 provides the debtor with a fresh start, subject to the debtor's fulfillment of its obligations under its plan of reorganization. In Vermont, bankruptcy cases, including those under Chapter 11, are filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Vermont, which operates under the federal bankruptcy laws. An attorney specializing in bankruptcy law can provide guidance specific to individual cases.

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