No. The trustee, appointed in every case, might check with an employer in a rare case. In almost 40 years, I have never had it happen.
Check with the bankruptcy court in New York.
You will receive a letter from the court notifying you that you have received a discharge.
You will receive, directly from the bankruptcy court, a notice of filing and information on filing your claim with the court. If you believe a person has filed bankruptcy, and you know the person' s address, you can check with the clerk of the bankruptcy court. The bankruptcy court one files in is determined by the county within which the debtor resides.
The judicial branch of the Federal Government includes the U.S. Supreme Court.
Sure. It is currently an asset...you just don't have the cash yet. Added: Check into this with the bankruptcy judge or ask the Clerk of The Court's office. There are SOME streams of income that are judgment free in a bankruptcy. You will have to check further to see if your particular one qualifies.
Not generally but you would be better off contacting the court or a lawyer regarding this.
It depends on the specific circumstances of your bankruptcy case and the laws in your jurisdiction. In some cases, lawsuit settlements may be considered part of the bankruptcy estate and subject to distribution to creditors. It's best to consult with a bankruptcy attorney for guidance tailored to your situation.
Bankruptcy can be filed at the Bankruptcy court for the area you are in. For instance in Northern Florida, it's the Florida Northern District Bankruptcy Court.
The short answer is no. There are legal restrictions regarding when and how often you can file bankruptcy, as well as the type of bankruptcy (if any) you are eligible to file. You will likely need to be able to pay any court and legal fees involved, as well, so proceed with caution.
The first two digits of the docket number, before the hyphen, tells you the year. If you don't have the docket number, you can go to a bankruptcy court or bankruptcy lawyer's office and look it up on the computer.
You become the only person responsible for the debt. Your friend's obligation to pay the judgment ends once your friend gets his or her discharge order from the bankruptcy court.
Unless there is a lien on the property, they are required to obtain permission from the Bankruptcy court and get in line. Bankruptcy court has authority over all other civil courts. Contact your bankruptcy lawyer for advisement.