Only your creditors should receive the bankruptcy notice. A careless petition preparer could have names and addresses on the list that do not belong there. If you don't owe your bank any money, they should not be on the list.
Depends on the type of bankruptcy you are filing. Generally a personal bankruptcy does not effect your business, and vise versa. However, if your business is filing bankruptcy, a Chapter 11 reorganization will allow you to stay in business.
When filing an answer to a civil complaint, you can deny the allegations made against you, but simply stating that you are filing for bankruptcy does not automatically affect the response to the complaint. Bankruptcy can provide an automatic stay on certain legal actions, but it is essential to properly file the bankruptcy petition and notify the court. It's advisable to seek legal counsel to ensure that you respond appropriately to the complaint while also handling your bankruptcy filing correctly.
While you're filing for bankruptcy you may want a bankruptcy lawyer, because it can be very confusing at times and they will be extremely helpful.
Direct deposit of any monies while filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy are safe. However, under Chapter 13 bankruptcy, an automatic payment may be required to the trustee from a direct deposit of wages and other sources of income.
If you are filing bankruptcy, you should have a bankruptcy lawyer onboard, and this is a question for him or her to deal with. You do not want to go through a bankruptcy on your own, especially as the bankruptcy rules have changed.
In the State of Illinois, you can keep your home while filing a Chapter 7 if it is determined that you do not have an equity position in your home that exceeds the Illinois statutory exemptions and continue to be current on your monthly mortgage payments.
For all practical purposes, yes...agreeably they may actually owe you in the end. But they are a party reasonably with an interest in the filing and need to be notified that they may have a claim. Tax claims actually get a while longer to file than almost all others.
It would depend on the person as to how much debt one would have to have before filing for bankruptcy. Some people can have more debt than others and be ok with it, while others would feel the need to file.
The cost of filing for bankruptcy varies significantly depending on the type of bankruptcy and the complexity of the case. For Chapter 7 bankruptcy, court filing fees are typically around $335, while Chapter 13 fees are about $310. Additionally, legal fees can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on the attorney's rates and the case's complexity. It's important to consider both court fees and potential legal fees when budgeting for bankruptcy.
A foreclosure or bankruptcy is never good for your credit, this is something you'd be better off discussing with an attorney. You can avoid foreclosure by filing bankruptcy.
Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy forces all of your creditors to stop harassing you, as all proceedings are temporary put to a halt while the bankruptcy is processed. However, you typically have to take the initiative and show proof of your bankruptcy to the bank for them to stop harassing you.
What company will insure you when in chapter 13 if you home is not covered in the bankruptcy. If you have current insurance and the company is going out of business.