Debt Relief
Personal Bankruptcy
Court proceeding to discharge debts for insolvent individuals. Assets up to ¥990K retained. Credit record affected for 5-10 years.
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破産法15条・252条
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Q. What does Personal Bankruptcy mean?
Court proceeding to discharge debts for insolvent individuals. Assets up to ¥990K retained. Credit record affected for 5-10 years.
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