Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Pennsylvania

Want to file for bankruptcy but still want to say bills such as rent, utilities,

Hi there. I don't know too much about bankruptcy laws. Basically I have some credit card debts that I can't keep up with anymore. I want to declare bankruptcy, but I still want to pay normal expenses such as a my rent and utilities, etc. Is this possible? How would it work?

Thanks!


Asked on 7/05/00, 8:41 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jules D'Alessandro D'Alessandro & Wright

Re: Want to file for bankruptcy but still want to say bills such as rent, utilit

When you file for bankruptcy it is to absolve you for past accrued debts. Generally you will have to pay all ongoing expenses as they accrue. If you do not pay rent you will be evicted and if you do not pay the ongoing utilities they will be shut off.

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Answered on 9/08/00, 6:10 pm


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