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What is a bankruptcy case?

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If bankruptcy has been dismissed can you file again?

If bankruptcy has been dismissed it is possible to file again. The trustee will require an explanation of why the first case was dismissed before accepting a new bankruptcy case.


Can collection agencies pursue you for debts incurred after you have filed a bankruptcy?

NO NOT IF THE DEBTS ARE IN THE BANKRUPTCY. If they are included in the bankruptcy, give them your case info/ lawyer's name. After that they can be fined if they continue to call. If the depts are incurred after the bankruptcy then yes they can.


Can you put student loans on bankruptcy?

You must list student loans in your bankruptcy. They are not dischargeable, though collections actions are stayed by the automatic stay when the case is filed.


How can I obtain copies of my 2003 Ch 7 bankruptcy papers. I'm mainly looking to get copies of the list of creditors. Any help is greatly appreciated?

If the bankruptcy court where you filed your case has sent your file to the archives, then you will have to request them from the archives. Call the bankruptcy court, they will send you a form to order your bankruptcy case file from the archives. Takes less than 3 weeks and costs under $20.


Does a bankruptcy show up on your background check?

Every person who files a bankruptcy case is concerned about who will find out about it. It is true that all bankruptcy filings are a matter of public record, but this does not mean it is easy for others to learn about your case. The two main ways another person can learn about your filing is to either go to the bankruptcy courthouse where you filed and conduct a search, or have the required credentials to obtain a PACER account. (govpublicaccess)

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When does absconding case expire in immigration?

when the bankruptcy case is closed


Do bankruptcy lawyers charge by the hour or by the case?

Most bankruptcy lawyers charge by the case. There are lots out there, you just need to call and get a quote from them.


If bankruptcy has been dismissed can you file again?

If bankruptcy has been dismissed it is possible to file again. The trustee will require an explanation of why the first case was dismissed before accepting a new bankruptcy case.


Bankruptcy docket number?

A bankruptcy docket number is the number that the court assigns a person's case. The court will call your case by the docket number.


Can you change lawyers in a bankruptcy case?

Sure


When you file chapter 7 bankruptcy and the case was dimissed will this show up on my credit report?

Yes. It will show that you filed bankruptcy and that the bankruptcy was dismissed.


How do you correct an error on your filed bankruptcy?

It may not be necessary to correct it. Consult your bankruptcy attorney. If the case has been closed, you will have to pay to reopen the case and file a motion to make the correction. If the error makes your bankruptcy invalid, it will get complicated.


What is active bankruptcy?

Active bankruptcy means an individual or business has filed paperwork for bankruptcy and the case is ongoing. This takes quite some time in many cases and the case can be active for awhile.


What happens when a creditor doesn't file a proof of claim in a bankruptcy case?

If it is not a secured debt it will be included in the bankruptcy discharge.


Can collection agencies pursue you for debts incurred after you have filed a bankruptcy?

NO NOT IF THE DEBTS ARE IN THE BANKRUPTCY. If they are included in the bankruptcy, give them your case info/ lawyer's name. After that they can be fined if they continue to call. If the depts are incurred after the bankruptcy then yes they can.


What happens to the person who needs to file bankruptcy before discharged from previous bankruptcy?

The short answer is to get the case dismissed so it can be refiled.


Can a bankruptcy case be redone after a order to dismiss with prejudice?

Yes