Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Massachusetts

Sup Process/Bankruptcy

I have decided to declare bankruptcy. I have completed all the paperwork and my lawyer is reviewing it. However I have a judgement against me and my supplemental process is tomorrow. I have not heard from my lawyer and I do not know what to do. I have to go or they can issue an arrest warrant.

But do I tell the creditors/lawyers that I am declaring bankruptcy and it is currently being processed by my lawyer? Or do I not tell them? I am worried about my car. It will most likely fall under an exepmtion. I have no job or income or property. I am married but the debt is solely mine. Any advice?


Asked on 5/31/07, 6:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mildred Phillips Mildred N. Phillips, Attorney at Law

Re: Sup Process/Bankruptcy

When you get to the hearing, just tell the creditors' attorneys that you have retained an attorney to file bankruptcy on your behalf and that you will be filing the bankruptcy fairly soon. Make sure to give the name of your bankruptcy attorney to the creditors� attorneys. The sole reason for the supplementary process is to determine your ability to pay. If you do not have any job; no income; no property; then there is nothing that you can do except show up for the hearing, state your situation and then leave.

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Answered on 5/31/07, 8:30 pm


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