Where should I file for bankruptcy?
I used to live in County A for many years. I opened all of my debts with that address, and recently recieved 2 summons for credit card debt from that county’s court. I now live 2 1/2 hrs away, in County B, but still in the same state. I would like to file bankruptcy where i live now, in county B. Is that possible? Does it not matter where i file? I just want to make sure that after i file, those summons from county A will be dismissed for sure. Thanks!
Posted April 25th, 2010 in When To File Bankruptcy. Tagged: bankruptcy, credit card debt, debts, summons.
That is possible and actually preferred, but remember Bankruptcy is federal court so although you may live in a different county you might still be filing in the district of federal court. Usually you need to live within the new jurisdiction for 180 days.
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April 25th, 2010 at 2:23 amI am pretty sure that you can file for bankruptcy in your new county and have the summons in county A dismissed, but if I were you I would talk to a bankruptcy lawyer and have him/her help you with the filings just in case you need to file a petition to have your summons transferred to your new county. I listed an article on the steps to file for bankruptcy below as well as a site that might be able to give you more information about your specific situation.
April 25th, 2010 at 2:23 am