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Declaring Bankruptcy in Canada
Are you struggling with debt? Are you considering filing bankruptcy to deal with your creditors? Do you feel overwhelmed with your options and are unsure whether declaring bankruptcy is right for you?
Are you worried about how bankruptcy works or if there is a viable alternative to filing bankruptcy available? You are not alone. In fact, over 100,000 Canadians use the services of a Trustee to get out of debt by filing bankruptcy or making a consumer proposal. A consumer proposal is the most popular alternative to personal bankruptcy in Canada.
Bankruptcy Canada can help. We can help you understand what bankruptcy is, how it will impact your personal situation, when it makes sense to avoid bankruptcy with a consumer proposal, and how the Canadian bankruptcy laws can help you get out of debt.
Learn About Bankruptcy and Then Contact a Trustee
What is Bankruptcy in Canada?
What do I Have to do While Bankrupt?
How Long Will My Bankruptcy Last?
Does Filing Bankruptcy Affect my Spouse?
Who Will Know that I’ve Gone Bankrupt?
What is Surplus Income?
Learning about bankruptcy on this site is a good start, but it is important that you speak with a licensed Canadian bankruptcy expert. How bankruptcy works will depend on your situation such as your assets and income and whether you are married with a family or not. A Licensed Insolvency Trustee is the only debt relief professional who can provide bankruptcy services in Canada.
In order to get all the bankruptcy information you need, the team of Trustees of Bankruptcy Canada offers a free, no obligation consultation so you can discuss your situation with a debt professional who can help you determine if bankruptcy is right for you.
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