Do we have to go back to the state our home is to file bankrupcy?
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Do we have to go back to the state our home is to file bankrupcy?
Our home is in Illinois. We lost jobs in the auto industry. With no job prospects in IL, we are now in temporary housing in Wisconsin. Do we have to return to IL to file bankruptcy?
Asked on June 11, 2009 under Bankruptcy Law, Illinois
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
You may not have to physically return to file. Every state is different. You may not have residency where you are, so you may have to file where you have your home if that is where a majority of your stuff is that you are trying to discharge.
Consult with a bankruptcy attorney (don't go at this alone) in both Wisconsin and Illinois. Try Illinois first. Try www.attorneypages.com and then check his or her record at the Illinois State Bar.
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