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Normally if you file bankruptcy on a company in an attempt to wipe out late fees, that company has the right to refuse service to you in the future. However, some companies are required by law to continue to give you service. For example, some states require cerain medical providers (usually state-funded hospitals) to continue to provide service even if someone filed bankruptcy on them (though the hospital may be able to demand proof of insurance in advance, etc.). Also, the Bankruptcy Code requires utility companies to re-establish new service for people who file bankruptcy on them, though the Code does allow the utility companies to charge a new security deposit up front prior to establishing the new service (see 11 U.S.C. 366). A private-owned daycare would more than likely be able to refuse to provide future service if you file bankruptcy on the past debt you owe them. A state-funded daycare may or may not be able to refuse service, this would depend on the laws of the state in which you reside. Please note that nothing in this posting or in any other posting constitutes legal advice; this is simply my understanding of the facts, which I do not warrant, and I am not suggesting any course of action or inaction to any person.

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Q: Can you file bankruptcy only on the late fees of an active account because you want to continue using their services?
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