How Can I Keep My Co-Workers From Finding Out That I Filed Bankruptcy?
By Bankruptcy Attorney on Jan 29, 2007 in General Bankruptcy Information
Bankruptcy attorneys are asked this question all the time. The simple answer is that you cannot be sure your co-workers won’t find out about your bankruptcy because all bankruptcies are public record. Most bankruptcy courts report the bankruptcy filings to some kind of local publication, which is not always the local newspaper. In many areas, bankruptcies are reported in a business magazine that is not read by your average citizen. A bankruptcy attorney in your area can tell you which publication reports bankruptcies filed at your local bankruptcy court.
Ironically, the people who worry the most about having their co-workers discover their bankruptcy often work in a place where a number of their colleagues have already filed a bankruptcy. You may actually be surprised at how many of your co-workers have already filed bankruptcy. You probably would never know they filed bankruptcy unless they told you. What is the chance they will discover that you filed bankruptcy?
Lastly, remember that the bottom line is that your need to file bankruptcy is nothing to be ashamed of. Your story is unique to you, and the reasons people file bankruptcy vary widely. Remember, we should all adhere to the Native American philosophy: Never criticize a man until you’ve walked a mile in his moccasins.
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