Personal Debt Solutions

Bankruptcy

Understanding Bankruptcy as an Option

Bankruptcy can often seem like an intimidating and daunting option. Our team understands that and sometimes this may be the only option for total debt relief. It is important to know all your options before considering bankruptcy. Our experienced team will discuss all your options to relieve you of your debts.

Bankruptcy allows a person to be freed from their debts and make a fresh start. The bankruptcy period lasts for three years and one day. It is a formal insolvency process that must be managed by a Trustee. A qualified Bankruptcy Trustee will immediately take the pressure off you by liaising with your creditors on your behalf. This can come as much-needed comfort when you are dealing with creditors chasing payments.

What Happens After Bankruptcy?

Once you are declared bankrupt, the Trustee will manage your financial affairs, income, and assets. This will include selling assets and using these proceeds to pay your creditors. Assets may include cash at bank, vehicles, and property. There are exemptions to what assets will be sold as part of the bankruptcy process. These typically include superannuation, vehicles up to a certain value, and tools that help you earn income.

Whilst bankruptcy does allow you to be released from your debts, there are consequences. Bankruptcy may affect your business, your employment, and your income. For these reasons, it is important to speak to our team to discuss all your options.

Book a free confidential consultation today on 1800 463 328 to discuss if Bankruptcy is suitable for your circumstances. If Bankruptcy is the most suitable option, our team will refer you to a qualified Trustee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bankruptcy?
How do I declare bankruptcy?
What happens to my assets if I declare bankruptcy?
Are there eligibility requirements to declare bankruptcy?
What happens to my creditors if I am bankrupt?
What happens to my credit card debts, loans and other unpaid bills when (or after) bankruptcy?
What if I am bankrupt and have a debt with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)?
How long does Bankruptcy last for?
How do I know when my Bankruptcy has ended?

Other Personal Debt Solutions

We recommend our free consultation service to see if you are eligible for a Debt Agreement. If you are ineligible, there are other options available. Our team will discuss these with you during your consultation.

Other options available in dealing with personal debts are Personal Insolvency Agreements and Debt Agreements. Both are solutions that provide an individual relief to unmanageable debts.

Insolvency Options are the experts you can turn to when you need help.

Take the first step

Book Your Free Confidential Consultation

We know taking the first step to call for help is not easy.

Our initial step in your consultation is to listen to best try and understand your situation. Your confidentiality is just as important to us as it is to you.

Our consultation also covers what your options are; the benefits, considerations, costs and expected outcomes of each option. Anything that you have disclosed to us during this consultation is kept completely confidential.

Send Message