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How old must you be to file bankruptcy?
Is there a minimum age for filing bankruptcy?LawQA.com Answer Library
Answered By: Law Offices of Lawrence J. Marraffino, P.A.
You must be 18 years old (an adult) to file bankruptcy.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 10/17/2011
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Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 10/17/2011
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Answered By: Engberg Law Office
You need to be 18.
Answer Applies to: South Dakota
Replied: 10/17/2011
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Answer Applies to: South Dakota
Replied: 10/17/2011
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Answered By: Law Office of Lynnmarie A. Johnson
I have never researched it but I have had 19 year olds file. I believe 18, adulthood, is all that is required.
Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 10/17/2011
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Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 10/17/2011
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Answered By: Attorney at Law
You must be at least a legal adult. In Virginia, this is age 18.
Answer Applies to: Virginia
Replied: 10/16/2011
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Answer Applies to: Virginia
Replied: 10/16/2011
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Answered By: Indianapolis Bankruptcy Law Office of Eric C. Lewis
I don't believe that there is a minimum age requirement.
Answer Applies to: Indiana
Replied: 10/16/2011
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Answer Applies to: Indiana
Replied: 10/16/2011
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Answered By: Ashman Law Office
You must be sui juris. In most states that is 18. In a couple it is 19.
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 10/16/2011
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Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 10/16/2011
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Answered By: The Law Office of Darren Aronow, PC
If you are over 18 then you can file bankruptcy.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 10/15/2011
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Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 10/15/2011
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Answered By: Law Office of Michael Johnson
No age, but for you to be legally obligated for debt you must be over 18.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 10/15/2011
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Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 10/15/2011
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Answered By: Hyman, Carter & Patel, PLLC
There is no minimum age to file bankruptcy. It is important to meet with an attorney first to determine if bankruptcy is the best option for you.
Answer Applies to: Tennessee
Replied: 10/15/2011
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Answer Applies to: Tennessee
Replied: 10/15/2011
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Answered By: Carballo Law Offices
18 years of age is the age of adulthood in California although it might be possible to file at an earlier age through a guardian. I never had a client under 18 and it is hard to imagine how someone under 18 would have to file bankruptcy since a person under 18 cannot legally enter into a contract and could not accumulate debt except under very limited circumstances.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answered By: Law Office of Todd M. Gers, PLC
You have to be 18 years old.
Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answered By: Janet A. Lawson Bankruptcy Attorney
You have to be 18 to sign the papers.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answered By: Bankruptcy Law office of Bill Rubendall
There is no minimum age to file bankruptcy. However, if you have not turned 18 you would need a guardian ad litem, that is, someone who is authorized to be your legal advocate.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answered By: Ross Smith, Attorney at Law
There is no age limit in the statutes. You could be an "emancipated minor" and file bankruptcy. However, if you are under 18 and need to file (and I really hope that's not the case) then you will need to file through a parent or legal guardian, I think. The court can not take legal notice of an unemancipated minor. You can only be heard through your parent or legal guardian. I can hardly imagine circumstances that would cause a minor to be under such financial pressure that they need to file a bankruptcy. Remember, minors can't have enforceable contracts and minors can not be sued in court as such. And minors rarely have sufficient assets to be worth suing. It sounds like you need to see an attorney. Go find one that does not charge for the initial consultation.
Answer Applies to: Ohio
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answer Applies to: Ohio
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answered By: Foster Law Group
There isn't a minimum age to file bankruptcy. If you are under age 18 and already in trouble with debt, something is wrong. In order to take out credit, you should be age 18.
Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answered By: Heupel Law
You must be at least 18 years old in order to file bankruptcy.
Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 10/14/2011
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