Personal Bankruptcy Forum
Author:   Mike
Date:   January 22 , 2002
Question:  

What happens if a person has to go bankrupt for a second time? Can it be refused? Cost?

 


From:
 

Ann Clarke, Collins Barrow Limited
Date:   January 24, 2002
Answer:   A second bankruptcy requires an application to Court for the bankrupt's discharge, and the Absolute Order of Discharge is usually suspended for a period of several months (meaning you remain bankrupt during that period even though you have completed your duties.) The cost is usually higher than a first bankruptcy because of the mandatory Court hearing, but will depend on your circumstances. The Court can grant several types of Orders for a bankrupt's discharge, including the rare refusal, and your Trustee will explain what is likely given your situation.

Ann Clarke
phone: (403) 296-2972
aclarke@moneyhelp.ca




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