Legal Question in Bankruptcy in West Virginia

Creditor Question Re; Bankruptcy

As a creditor, how will I know when someone who owes me money has filed, or is in the process of filing, bakruptcy?


Asked on 8/01/08, 1:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Zimmerman Zimmerman Law Office

Re: Creditor Question Re; Bankruptcy

It is difficult to determine if a person is "in the process" of filing because there are no pre-filing notices. The debtor may tell you or his attorney may tell you. After it is filed, every creditor that is listed on the matrix will receive a notice. If a creditor is not listed and does not find out about a filing prior to discharge and closing of the case, the debt in not discharged.

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Answered on 8/01/08, 1:39 pm


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