This article talks about what happens if someone owes YOU money but she/he filed bankruptcy. The rules of a bankruptcy are very hard to understand and if you make a mistake you may not be able to fix it. We STRONGLY suggest you contact a lawyer to help you. ILS does help with bankruptcy at no cost. Private attorneys will ask for payment. Each private attorney sets her or his own price.
Someone owes me money and filed bankruptcy!
Last updated on May 13, 2015
Non-criminal, civil legal issues including public benefits such as food stamps, SSI/SSDI terminations, unemployment, land sale contracts, etc.
The application should take about 20 minutes to complete. You will need to answer questions about your income, assets, and household size. Submitting an application does NOT mean that we will accept your case. You should hear from us within about 14 days with a decision on whether we will be able to take your case.
Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a nonprofit law firm and the largest provider of free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income people in Indiana. ILS helps clients who are faced with legal problems that harm their ability to obtain basic needs such as food, shelter, income, medical care or personal safety. ILS also handles cases in other areas including family law where there is domestic violence, housing, consumer law, access to health care, and access to government benefits. ILS does not handle any criminal matters.