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After placing an enquiry, I received a call 20 minutes later, and then 2 hours later, I had a solicitor assigned to me. They were absolutely incredible right from the word go - amazing and very prompt with replies, answering all my questions and keeping the process moving. We finally completed today and I am so unbelievably happy. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Lawhive again in the future if needed.
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Great service from Lawhive
We used Lawhive for our conveyancing needs and our solicitor was very helpful, patient and informative. She helped us with our needs with prompt responses and provided a very efficient service.
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01 overview
If someone owes you money and you want to take action against them, you might consider using a bankruptcy petition. This is a necessary step in seeking relief from debts.
To do this, a creditor files a bankruptcy petition with the court against a debtor who owes them money. This petition must include basic information like the debtor's name and address, the creditor's name and address, and the amount of debt owed.
Presenting a bankruptcy petition can be complex; many people choose to get help from a solicitor.
At Lawhive, our network of bankruptcy petition solicitors can help you file a petition correctly or support you if you are subject to a bankruptcy petition.
Contact our legal assessment team for a free case assessment today.
A bankruptcy petition is a formal request to the court to declare someone bankrupt and sell their assets to pay off their debts.
If you're considering presenting a bankruptcy petition, you should first make sure the debt owed to you is at least £5,000 or constitutes a share of debts totaling £5,000 or more.
You should also check if there are any other bankruptcy petitions filed against the debtor.
When you're ready to present your bankruptcy petition, you should fill out the necessary forms and file them with the court to start the process.
Which bankruptcy petition form you use depends on whether you have sent a statutory demand to the debtor, and they have not responded, or if the sheriff or bailiff couldn't recover enough assets. Along with the appropriate form, you should also include:
If the debtor lives in London and owes £50,000 or more, or if they have no fixed abode, you can submit the petition online. Otherwise, you should deliver the bankruptcy petition in person to the county court nearest to the debtor's residence or workplace.
If the debtor owns a business, you should deliver the petition to the court closest to their business address.
To successfully file a bankruptcy petition, you should also serve a copy of the petition to the debtor and submit a certificate of service to the court to confirm you've done this.
The court fees for a bankruptcy petition cost £1,802, which includes:
If you choose to use a solicitor to help file a bankruptcy petition, you should factor in their fees too.
The cost for a licensed solicitor to help with a Bankruptcy Petition depends on many factors including the complexity and specific requirements of the case. On average it is expected to range from £180-£250 but in some cases, it could cost as much as £350.
When a bankruptcy petition is presented the Chief Land Registrar is informed of the petition and the debtor's name is added to the bankruptcy register as pending action. Other creditors may be notified, and the debtor's bank account could be frozen.
Any transactions the debtor engages in from that point may be considered void unless approved by the trustee in bankruptcy or the court.
A bankruptcy petition can only be withdrawn with the court's permission at the hearing.
To make someone bankrupt, you must be owed either:
You need to provide evidence to the court to prove the owed amount.
You can do this by confirming you have sent a statutory demand to the debtor by completing a certificate of service, or you can get a statement from a sheriff or bailiff indicating that you obtained a court judgment for the money and that the sheriff or bailiff couldn't recover enough assets to pay the debt.
Before you present a bankruptcy petition, you must check for any previous petitions against the debtor and complete a written declaration confirming the search results, which will be attached to your petition.
Most petitions are filed in the debtor's local area. However, government departments, file all petitions in London.
To check for petitions presented in London, you can use the public computers at the Rolls Building of the Royal Courts of Justice or the Central London County Court.
To check for petitions outside London, you should contact the county court in the area where the debtor lives.
If your search finds an existing petition against a debtor, it's more cost-effective for you to support the petition rather than present your own.
If a bankruptcy order has already been issued, you can't file your petition but can register as a creditor. This means you'll be added to the list of people who are owed money by a debtor and you'll be allowed to vote on decisions at any creditors' meetings.
When you present a bankruptcy petition, the court will arrange a date and location for a hearing. At the hearing, the court may:
If your bankruptcy petition is rejected, you can appeal to the court where you filed your petition.
If you've been served with a bankruptcy petition you can:
It's wise to get legal advice if you have been served with a bankruptcy petition to understand which course of action is best for you. Accepting bankruptcy or entering into an IVA comes with financial consequences you should be aware of.
Bankruptcy orders are sent to the local Official Receiver's office, and the Land Charges Department is informed. This information is added to the public register and advertised in the London Gazette and local newspapers.
As a result of a bankruptcy order, a debtor may lose their home or business, or they may have to resign as a company director. The debtor's credit rating may also be adversely affected and be subject to bankruptcy restrictions.
At Lawhive, our money, tax, and debt lawyers are here to help whether you're a creditor looking to recover your debts or looking for help in dealing with a bankruptcy petition that has been served to you.
Dealing with money issues can be tough whether you're a debtor or a creditor, but you don't have to face it alone. To find out how we can help, contact us for a free case evaluation today.
Our legal assessment team is on hand to create a personalised action plan and provide a no-obligation quote for the services of our bankruptcy petition solicitors if you need it.
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