Legal Question in Bankruptcy in California

When filing for bankruptcy, only the petition, Schedules A to J, Statement of Financial Affairs, Statement of Intentions and Chapter 7 Means Test are public records, correct? Does any creditor including say an ex-wife's attorney have access to the defendent's checking account bank statements when filing for bankruptcy? Second question: If a creditor attempts to request a 2004 exam (which is a more detailed examination), will they then be able to have access to the defendent's checking account bank statement?


Asked on 8/09/10, 2:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

All documents filed with the court, except the statement of social security number, are public records. Bank account statements and income tax returns do not get filed with the court. Payment advices are filed with the court, with a few exceptions.

As for a 2004 examination, you will have the opportunity to object to the production of irrelevant or private documents.

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Answered on 8/14/10, 2:52 pm


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