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  • Feb 25, 2010, 03:24 AM
    Bankruptman
    Bankruptcy Law in Seattle
    Hi everyone!

    I guess everyone knows about the economy and how bad it is and especially the housing market!

    I used to care about my credit score so much that I paid my bill even before the due date and always on time and never had a problem with it! Until the housing market collapsed (I'm a real estate agent) and then my income went so low that I could not afford to pay any of my creditors including medical bill ( dentist ).

    I have left the U.S. back to my country looking to see my family and find a job and start all over again.

    I know that I have to file for bankruptcy before leaving but did not have enough money to do it.

    I checked my name in the court system online and found to cases against me:

    1- CitiFinacial Auto ( my car loan ).
    2- Dentist bill.

    I know the rest will follow! My question is could I file bankruptcy while outside united states? If not, what is the time frame that I can file for bankruptcy? Do I get into trouble if I don't file at all and leave it the way it is?

    And do I have a problem going back to U.S. to see my daughter every year? Please advise me, I used to live in Seattle, Washingon

    Thanks a lot.
  • Feb 25, 2010, 05:46 AM
    Fr_Chuck

    You can file, but will have to make at least 2 personal appearance in court. So it would mean travel back to the US to appear in court.

    Also bankruptcy laws are Federal only the exemptions vary by state.
  • Feb 25, 2010, 06:52 AM
    Bankruptman

    Will it be a problem if I don't file at all?
    Will they be after my life for not fileing??
    And visit the U.S. to see my kid every year?

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