What if I keep getting bills after I file bankruptcy?

Our Professional Answer:

If you keep receiving bills after you filed bankruptcy, generally this is because the people who are sending the bills to you have not yet heard or received notice of your bankruptcy. It typically takes between one and three weeks after the date you file for all the people you owe money to receive notice. Sending you a bill after you have filed bankruptcy is against the law. You should tell your bankruptcy lawyer if you keep receiving those bills, even after you’ve received a discharge in your bankruptcy.