Privacy in Bankruptcy - Montgomery County Chapter 7 & 13 Bankruptcy Attorney
Your Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Will Be a Private Event
When considering filing for bankruptcy, you may have concerns about what people will think about you, such as:
- Will my employer find out?
- Will family members learn of my bankruptcy?
- Will my child's school know about my bankruptcy?
These are all valid and important questions that you want answered before you file for bankruptcy. You can rest assured that our lawyer at the Law Office of Stephen Ross takes your concerns seriously.
We provide individual attention during your bankruptcy to answer all of your questions and effectively resolve your legal issues. At Law Office of Stephen Ross, we understand your apprehension. We know that it is important to keep your bankruptcy private. We work to protect your confidentiality. Contact us today to speak to Pottstown, Pennsylvania, bankruptcy attorney Stephen Ross.
Your Bankruptcy Will Be Kept Private
Whether you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, your bankruptcy will not be publicized in the newspaper. The names that are listed in the paper are only corporate bankruptcy filers, not personal bankruptcy filers.
Your name will be listed on the court docket and in a schedule of bankruptcy hearings, but there is limited access to the docket and the hearing notice. Generally, only attorneys and creditors review the bankruptcy hearing schedule.
It is important to know that your employer, your family and your school will not know that you filed for bankruptcy. Only a credit check will reveal your bankruptcy. It is your decision whether to share your bankruptcy with your employer, family or child's school. Unless you choose to disclose your bankruptcy, it will be a private legal matter handled by you and your bankruptcy attorney.
Federal Law Makes Bankruptcy Discrimination Illegal
There are protections in place that make it illegal for your employer to discriminate because you have filed for bankruptcy. It is unlawful for your employer to discriminate after you have filed for bankruptcy. Your bankruptcy filing cannot be used to fire you, demote you or otherwise adversely affect your employment.
Contact the Law Office of Stephen Ross Today
The bottom line is that no one will know about your bankruptcy unless you want them to know about it. We take your privacy concerns seriously. At Law Office of Stephen Ross, we work to protect your interests. Contact our knowledgeable attorney today.
