Legal Question in Bankruptcy in California

I recently filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and I had my 341 hearing last Thursday.

I did this Bankruptcy myself since I couldn't afford an attorney and everything was in order at the trustee's meeting.

I am wondering if I can start working right away or do I have to wait until the 60 days pass and no creditors object.

I need to get to work and start rebuilding, but at the same time I don't want a creditor to then come after my wages during this 60 day period.

--Thanks in advance


Asked on 6/28/11, 4:42 pm

2 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Saltzman, MBA, JD Law Offices of Mark E. Saltzman

What you earn, after the date on which you filed the bankruptcy, is yours to keep, unless a creditor or the trustee commences an action ("adversary action"), claiming that you did something wrong or that a particular debt is nondischargeable.

Check the notices that you received from the court. There will be a deadline stated for filing challenges to discharge. If there are no such actions filed, you should be safe. A creditor or the trustee would need to get the court's permission to file a late case, and this does not happen too often.

So, if all went well at the meeting of creditors (341a meeting), you should be OK, and you are free to work and get your fresh start.

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Answered on 6/29/11, 10:08 am


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