Bankruptcy Amendments
In the event that you forget to list one of your creditors on your bankruptcy petition, you may worry that your debt to that creditor will not be discharged. Luckily, bankruptcy filers are allowed to file amendments within a certain time period following their petitions.
Individuals are strongly advised to discuss amendments with an experienced bankruptcy lawyer. If you or someone you love declared bankruptcy but forgot to list a creditor, contact the Arizona bankruptcy lawyers of The Harmon Law Office, LLC, at 480-829-0494 today.
Understanding Amendments
When you first fill out your bankruptcy papers, you are required to list all of your creditors and debts to be discharged. This is an important step, because it allows the court to notify your creditors of your bankruptcy.
If you fail to mention a creditor, you may face complications after your bankruptcy has been granted. You may be required to go through expensive legal processes to prove to this creditor that you declared bankruptcy and, thus, the debt was discharged.
Filing an amendment is a free process, but you must complete it within a given timeframe. The accepted timeframe may vary by court, so it is important to know the rules in case you need to file an amendment.
Contact Us
Filing an amendment as soon as you realize you forgot to mention a creditor on your bankruptcy filing can save you time and hassle in the future. Contact the Arizona bankruptcy attorneys of The Harmon Law Office, LLC, today, at 480-829-0494 for more information.