How Do You Amend A Bankruptcy Petition?
A bankruptcy petition is a legal document outlining the terms of bankruptcy. Whether due to a change in income, or other factors, sometimes it is necessary to amend the bankruptcy petition. When dealing with anything in bankruptcy, it is always a good idea to have an attorney. Bankruptcy is a complicated legal matter, and having a professional to guide the way makes it much less stressful. Read on to learn how to amend a bankruptcy petition. Meet with the attorney handling the bankruptcy case. The attorney can get started on making the changes, and filing the correct paperwork to get the filing amended. Schedule a meeting with the trustee. When the attorney files the motion to amend the bankruptcy petition, a court date will be set to meet with the trustee regarding the modifications. Make sure that modifications are clearly explained. This makes it easier for the trustee to understand, and more likely he or she will approve the amendments. Be certain that all secured creditors will be
