The laws for this vary state to state. It is probably wise, just to be on the safe side, that you keep your attorney involved throughout the entire process, including when you file your forms.
Bankruptcy is governed by federal law and must be filed in a United States Bankruptcy Court. While individuals may file without an attorney, corporations and partnerships mustbe represented by an attorney. You need to consult with and hire an attorney who specializes in bankruptcy and who has a good reputation.
In order to file for bankruptcy a person will need to hire an attorney or lawyer. Bankruptcy has long term financial consequences for the person so a competent attorney should be hired.
No, not as long as they were included in the bankruptcy. You should give their information to your bankruptcy attorney, who will contact the debt collector. If that doesn't work, your attorney will certainly know what to do next.
I believe you home is safe as long as it is your homestead in a bankruptcy. You should consult a bankruptcy attorney to be safe.
From filing chapter 7-13 you should be able to find legal help with this website. It lists different bankruptcy attorney's throughout Pennslvnia , here is their link ,http://the-bankruptcy-directory.com/pennsylvania.html.
The court sets the date of appearance. It should be communicated to the attorney. If they are not available, they should ask the court to move the hearing or court date. If the court will not, another attorney will need to be present. Even without your attorney, you should show up. The attorney may get in a lot of trouble!
Yes- attorney needs to know if you ever filed BK (what type and when).
You should not tell them anything...the court will handle communication. Ypu should refer them to ask any Qs they have to the court.
The bankruptcy petitioner retained an attorney as legal counsel and representation, therefore it would be in his or her best interest to follow the advice given. It is possible for a MTD to be dropped if the petitioner can present the court trustee with a filing schedule that qualifies for the type of BK that is in question.
The debtor should cease payment of creditors when they decide they are going to file for bankruptcy.
That would depend on a variety of factors that you do not state, and that we are not equipped to address. Your bankruptcy attorney should be able to answer any questions you might have. If not, find a different attorney.
You should contact a bankruptcy or finance attorney and no one else.