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I Live Abroad--Can I File?


655321
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Posted on November 6, 2009 at 11:18 pm
I don't live in the United States, and haven't for awhile. Can I still file for bankruptcy?

Maleficent
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Posted on November 9, 2009 at 5:23 am
To be eligible you must either reside in a state you are filing in, own a business or  property in that state or that you must have resided in that state for 180 days prior to filing bankruptcy. If those doesn't apply to you, you cannot file bankruptcy in the US until you return and do those all over again - stay for 180 days, go away again, but you would have to appear for the creditors/trustee's meeting..i think, not sure.

Can somebody please verify these?

Tracy (Guest)
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Posted on November 10, 2009 at 12:25 am
I don't think it still makes any sense for you to file bankruptcy if you're away from the country. Why not start over in your new location instead?

caffeinatrix
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Posted on November 10, 2009 at 3:42 am
Right. On the practical scheme of things, it may waste you time and money.

dwilk12
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Posted on November 11, 2009 at 9:32 am
Do any of you know a great way to structure your assets in such a bad ecomical time like this

655321
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Posted on November 20, 2009 at 7:10 am
I'm heading back eventually, and need to clear up my life there.

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