{"id":4007,"date":"2022-12-31T14:29:50","date_gmt":"2022-12-31T18:29:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monpetitpret.com\/?p=4007"},"modified":"2026-03-27T09:08:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T13:08:31","slug":"personal-bankruptcy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monpetitpret.com\/en\/personal-bankruptcy\/","title":{"rendered":"Personal bankruptcy: everything you need to know to avoid it"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4007\" class=\"elementor elementor-4007 elementor-3986\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2e80f69f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2e80f69f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cba2090\" data-id=\"cba2090\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-152d6419 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"152d6419\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Personal bankruptcy: everything you need to know to avoid it<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you having problems with your debts and no longer have money to make ends meet? When such a situation happens, many people resort to filing for <\/span><b>personal bankruptcy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as it is a completely legal process in Canada. However, there are different steps and conditions that you should know before deciding to file for <\/span><b>bankruptcy.<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will explain more about what <\/span><b>personal bankruptcy <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is about and what are the advantages and disadvantages of filing for <\/span><b>bankruptcy in Canada<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p><h2><b>What is personal bankruptcy?<\/b><\/h2><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monpetitpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/man-with-hands-on-head.jpg\" alt=\"man with hands on head\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monpetitpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/man-with-hands-on-head.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.monpetitpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/man-with-hands-on-head-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monpetitpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/man-with-hands-on-head-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.monpetitpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/man-with-hands-on-head-80x80.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gouv.qc.ca\/en\/your-money-and-your-possessions\/bankruptcy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Bankruptcy<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is known as a legal process that is governed by federal law in Canada. People usually file for <\/span><b>personal bankruptcy in <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">order to be able to get rid of most of their debts within a few months. However, in order to achieve this, people must give up certain property to pay off their principal debts and have a new financial life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the creditors force you to file for bankruptcy, then it is considered a forced bankruptcy, but it is very common. On the other hand, if it is a personal decision to file, then it would be called a voluntary bankruptcy. <\/span><\/p><h2><b>What are the conditions for filing for personal bankruptcy?<\/b><\/h2><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to have debts of $1,000 or more.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not having the possibility of paying debts that are already past due.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Own property in Canada.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not already bankrupt.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have stopped paying your current bills such as credit card balances, electricity or telecommunications bills.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, your assets should be less than the value of your debts. <\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>Disadvantages of declaring bankruptcy<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it is true that filing for <\/span><b>personal bankruptcy <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">represents an alternative to get rid of your debts and no longer have to worry about your financial situation, this does not mean that everything is positive. There are many disadvantages that you need to be aware of:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the <\/span><b>consequences of personal bankruptcy <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is that you will have to surrender some assets or pay some of your income above a certain level of bankruptcy.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monpetitpret.com\/en\/how-to-increase-your-credit-score\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">credit rating<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will drop and you will end up with an overly negative rating for a minimum of 6 years, which is negative for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monpetitpret.com\/en\/benefits-of-a-personal-loan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">applying for <\/span><b>personal loans<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you file bankruptcy once, you will be on the <\/span><b>Quebec bankruptcy registry <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for 6 years. But, if you do it a second time, then it will be 14 years.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will need to keep a detailed record of your spending to prove to your creditors that you can&#8217;t pay your debts. That means you also won&#8217;t use or have a credit card or loan while you are in <\/span><b>bankruptcy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bankruptcy filing process also involves expenses. <\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Finally, it will be more difficult for banking institutions to trust you for money lending, unless you decide to seek the services of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monpetitpret.com\/en\/private-lender\/\"><span>reliable private lender<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>Main stages of bankruptcy<\/b><\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monpetitpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/man-looking-at-a-computer.jpg\" alt=\"man looking at a computer\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monpetitpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/man-looking-at-a-computer.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.monpetitpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/man-looking-at-a-computer-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monpetitpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/man-looking-at-a-computer-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.monpetitpret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/man-looking-at-a-computer-80x80.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For people who are considering filing for <\/span><b>personal bankruptcy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it is important to know the process and the steps to follow. As a first point, you should attend consultation meetings that are offered by a trustee or an authorized advisor. In this part you will receive advice on the use of your budget, explanation of insolvencies, recommendations and causes of over-indebtedness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second, you need to file a bankruptcy filing form to initiate the bankruptcy process. In addition, you must include a list of your assets and draw up a balance sheet of your debts, in this case you can ask for help from a trustee or an advisor.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a third step, with the list of assets completed, you and your advisor will determine which assets will be sold to pay certain debts. Of course, some assets cannot be touched, as they are protected by law. When you sell your property, the assessor will have a meeting with the creditors to administer the proceeds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, the final process is debt discharge. This means that all debts are erased, once the steps and documentation for the process have been completed. This discharge takes place between 9 months to 21 months after the date of your <\/span><b>personal bankruptcy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>How to avoid personal bankruptcy?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may consider <\/span><b>personal bankruptcy <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as a feasible option to eliminate your debts, but you may also be looking for other solutions. So here are some key tips to avoid choosing this process:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it is a reliable creditor, you can negotiate your debts to get a better deal such as a reduced <\/span><b>interest rate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or request more manageable monthly payments.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can sell all the things you have at home that you know you no longer need. That way, you&#8217;ll get some money back and you can catch up on your major bills.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get another income source option. It is now common to see people working more than two jobs, which is good to have extra money and avoid bankruptcy.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have small debts everywhere, you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monpetitpret.com\/en\/quick-loan-online\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apply for an online loan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a trusted lender to pay them off and be left with only one debt. Of course, you must first ensure the pros and cons to get back into debt and have the ability to repay it in the required period.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, we recommend that you make a budget to keep track of your expenses and know which expenses you can reduce to save money. <\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Personal bankruptcy: everything you need to know to avoid itAre you having problems with your debts and no longer have money to make ends meet? When such a situation happens, many people resort to filing for personal bankruptcy, as it is a completely legal process in Canada. 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