Q: Do I have to file bankruptcy on all the accounts I owe, or can I keep some?
A: You have to list all debts you have in your bankruptcy schedules. You can agree to reaffirm certain debts if you wish and the creditor agrees. This means you would be responsible for the debt and would not get rid of it in bankruptcy along with all your other debts. Talk with a bankruptcy lawyer in your area to be sure you are making the right decision regarding your creditors. Hope it works out. Good luck!
A: You are required to list any and all debts you have. If there is a specific debt you need to pay to keep a vehicle or a house, you can do a reaffirmation.
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