Personal Bankruptcy Public Information?

[KevinNJ789]

Are personal bankruptcies considered public information? Maybe published in local newspapers or online access? I know some websites charge a fee to obtain such information. Thanks!

 

[Proserpina]

Are personal bankruptcies considered public information?

As a general rule, yes.

Maybe published in local newspapers or online access?

More often than not, yes.

(In other words the information is readily available)

I know some websites charge a fee to obtain such information. Thanks!

The websites are allowed to do that. Knowing how to utilize a search engine will often find the information for free. Knowing the word "PACER" might help, too.

 

[cyjeff]

You decided to ignore the question about your state. That makes answering your question harder. Why would you ignore a question so important it was asked of you twice?

anyway, in some cases, not only is a bankruptcy public knowledge but may be required to be published in local newspapers.

 

[KevinNJ789]

Thanks/Sorry

Thanks Cyjeff. I didn't think the state was that extremely important in this case (New Jersey). Now I know. I apoligize.

 

[Hot Topic]

Different states operate under different laws.

If it weren't important, the people behind these forums wouldn't post the question.