Can a creditor who was included in my bankruptcy continue to report that the debt is in collection after my bankruptcy was discharged?
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Can a creditor who was included in my bankruptcy continue to report that the debt is in collection after my bankruptcy was discharged?
Asked on October 22, 2013 under Bankruptcy Law, Utah
Answers:
Stephen Whiting / Whiting & Jardine, LLC
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
It depends on how the credit report shows the debt. The creditor cannot report that it is currently a past due debt which is still being actively collected.
Here is an article which I think should answer any questions you may have: http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/can-debts-discharged-bankruptcy-appear-my-credit-report.html
Please feel free to give me a call if there is anything else that you need.
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