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Step 4 – Complete the Forms

Monday, September 7, 2009

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The Insolvency Trustee Service Australia (ITSA) publish and process Bankruptcy Forms. To become bankrupt you will need to complete and file the following documents:

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Understand the Restrictions of Bankruptcy

Saturday, September 5, 2009

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Step 5 – Understand the Restrictions of Becoming Bankrupt You should fully understand the restrictions which bankruptcy may place on your life before declaring yourself bankrupt. If you can avoid bankruptcy by entering into a Debt Agreement or a Personal Insolvency Agreement, you may be able to avoid some of these restrictions which bankruptcy may place on [...]

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Bankruptcy – can the time period be extended?

Saturday, September 5, 2009

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Usually the time period for bankruptcy will last for 3 years from the time you submit and file a Statement of Affairs with ITSA. However, the time period for bankruptcy can be extended to 5 years (ie extended by 2 years) or in extreme cases it can be extended up to 8 years (ie extended by [...]

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Don’t Commit an Offence whilst bankrupt

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

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Be careful not to inadvertently commit an offence whilst you are bankrupt. Committing an offence whilst you are bankrupt could lead to your bankruptcy being extended for up to 5 or 8 years and in some cases can lead to a prison sentence and or a fine. Listed below are some offences described in the Bankruptcy [...]

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Bankruptcy – what is it & how long is it?

Thursday, July 23, 2009

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Bankruptcy is a formal procedure under the Bankruptcy Act for people who cannot pay their debts.  Your assets will be sold by your Bankruptcy Trustee, unless they are protected assets under the Bankruptcy Act. Bankruptcy will place many restrictions on your life including the right to freely travel overseas. You will need to keep in regular contact [...]

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