question about bank statements

[jacksinn]

Newbie and have a question about bank statements. I have spent a lot of my money on gambling and have taken the money out from Atm in casino. obviously I have a problem with gambling and have gotten my self into trouble with not paying my bills on time and have to consider bk consultation with lawyer. How far back do they look and will this effect my chances of bk

[wnguyen]

This is why you should talk to a bk lawyer. I don't know about your state but in mine, the first thing they do is checking with the casino to see if you have membership with the casino (probably to see if you gambled illegally?) There are a lot of people over here got into trouble and had to file bk due to gambling problems. How far do they look is I don't know, maybe the year your file and one previously.

[despritfreya]

You must disclose all gambling losses you have for the past one year in question 8 in the Statement of Financial Affairs. Where that leads down the road, I do not know. I can tell you that I handled a case (took it over after the damage was done) where the client could not account for over $100,000.00 in "missing $$". Client claimed it was blown at the casino. Got caught and lost a discharge cause question 8 was not answered in the affirmative and client could not prove attendance at any casinos. No receipts no nothing.

[ramirezhenry]

I think you are really in a huge hole but stay positive that your bk lawyer has something good to offer. I hope you get done with your situation gracefully.