Am I going to get billed for some things after my bankruptcy is final if I didn’t include them in my filing?
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Am I going to get billed for some things after my bankruptcy is final if I didn’t include them in my filing?
My lawyer hasn’t billed me since the bankruptcy judge ordered a settlement amount to pay before the bankruptcy is final. So the case is still open, I presume that until we pay the settlement amount. Also, I turned in a lease that was over miles that I should have gotten a final bill for and never heard anything. We are paying the settlement amount slowly but I’m wondering if after the bankruptcy is discharged, are these people going to come after me? I didn’t list either in the list of debtors but I want to. Is it too late?
Asked on January 20, 2011 under Bankruptcy Law, Michigan
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
I am assuming that this is a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Generally speaking anything that is not listed on the bankruptcy petition is not a debt that is subject to being discharged when the bankruptcy is finalized. You also can not just amend it. You need to make a motion to amend the petition. A motion is a formal request to the Court to allow the amendment. I would call your bankruptcy attorney to see if you can in fact make the motion at this late date. He or she will best know the answer to this matter and how you are to proceed. There may in fact be a point of no return, so to speak. Good luck.
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