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    WA Consequences to Declaring Bankruptcy?

    I am a director of a company /business that no longer trades anymore. I don't owe any money to creditors except GST to the ATO. What would I have to pay or lose if I declared bankrupt?
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    NSW Can Family Still Buy Assets During My Bankruptcy?

    Hi , I am going to be declaring bankruptcy. I had my business and debt incurred 2-3 years ago and I can't make the payments anymore and will declare bankruptcy. My question is, if any of my family members buy a property during my bankruptcy, would that be questionable by my creditors or...
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    VIC Can I Use Lump Sum to Clear My Credits?

    Can someone please tell me if am I allowed to use a lump sum to clear my debits or do I just declare bankruptcy?
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    ACT Declaring Bankruptcy - How will Trustee Question Me?

    H, I am thinking of declaring bankruptcy due to unpaid debts whoch occured 3 years ago. I lost all my money in overseas and in gambling and traveling and being irresponsible.. I would like to know how trustee can question me about my last. Thanks
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    VIC Will Partner Declaring Bankruptcy Affect Me?

    I have recently purchased a house, and now have a rather large mortgage, which is all in my name. My partner recently lost his job, and because I earn too much isn't entitled to payments from Centerlink. He now has creditors chasing him as he is unable to make payments on his credit card and...
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    VIC Employer Declaring Bankruptcy?

    My ex employer got shut down due to not paying rent. We got laid off. He said he's declaring bankruptcy but no papers have been seen.
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    NSW How will Declaring Bankruptcy Affect Life Estate?

    Hi I have been left a life estate. I have the right to be the tenant and to rent out the property as long as I pay the insurance and maintain it. Also, I have the option to give up my life tenancy at any time in exchange for $100k. How would me declaring bankruptcy affect this? Thanks
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    SA Separated from Husband and Declaring Bankruptcy?

    My husband and I separated 3 months ago after 9 years together. He lost his job about 8 months ago and things have since spun out of control financially and we are pretty much bankrupt. During this time, I had to return to work 3 months early from maternity leave, working 2 days a week so we...
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    WA Declaring Bankruptcy - How?

    How do I go about declaring bankruptcy?
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    QLD Possibly Declaring Bankruptcy - Fiance Liable for Past Debts?

    I currently have large debts which I can't repay and looking at the possibility of declaring bankruptcy. I am wanting to get re-married soon. If I do get re-married, is my future husband going to be liable for the debts from my past? i.e. Can they take his cars that are in his name and have...