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How bankruptcy affects you

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How to go bankrupt

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Check the rules after you go bankrupt

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If you get a letter saying you’ve broken a bankruptcy rule

  • If you get a letter saying you’ve broken a bankruptcy rule

Creditors making you bankrupt

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After you go bankrupt

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Partners and bankruptcy

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  • Is your home at risk if your partner is bankrupt?

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