QUESTION
I filed a chapter 7 bankruptcy 25 years ago, if I have to file again this year will the trustee know about the first one?
Asked on Apr 12th, 2016 on Bankruptcy - New Jersey
9 ANSWERS
Real Estate Attorney serving Florence, KY
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Linda S. Novakov & Associates, PLLC
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No, you have the ability to file every 8 years according to the rules.
Answered on May 20th, 2016 at 10:32 AM
Bankruptcy Attorney serving Madison, WI
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Richard B. Jacobson & Associates, LLC
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You do not need to disclose a prior bankruptcy that is more than 8 years old. There is a small chance that the Trustee would learn about in the course of his/her duties, but it should make no difference at all.
Answered on May 16th, 2016 at 6:43 PM
You can file a 7 every 8 years without ill effect.
Answered on May 16th, 2016 at 4:15 AM
Bankruptcy Attorney serving Hampton, VA
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Haven Law Group, P.C.
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Yes. Previous BK filings are in an electronic database that is accessible to bankruptcy personnel.
Answered on May 16th, 2016 at 4:14 AM
Bankruptcy Attorney serving Seattle, WA
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The Law Office of Marc S. Stern
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Probably not.
Answered on May 16th, 2016 at 4:14 AM
Yes, you have to disclose it.
Answered on May 16th, 2016 at 4:13 AM
Maybe the trustee will know, but the trustee would not care.
Answered on May 16th, 2016 at 4:13 AM
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No. Your case is way too old to matter.
Answered on May 16th, 2016 at 4:12 AM
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Mark S. Cherry, Attorney at Law, PC
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You will have to disclose all prior bankruptcy filings. The trustee will also check the database called pacer.
Answered on May 16th, 2016 at 4:11 AM