New Job

[special111]

I know this question has been asked before but I want to be clear. My husband and I will be filing bankruptcy within the next 2 weeks. Meeting with lawyer in the morning to retain her and get direction for what next steps will be exactly. I am wondering what happens if he or I get a new job after filing and especially if the new job entails a higher salary. I have been looking for months and will have an interview soon. I am wondering at what point in the bankruptcy process is it okay to get new employment. We will be filing chapter 7.

[justbroke]

Anytime after filing should be fine. However, you may be asked at your 341 Meeting if your financial situation has changed. In most districts, it doesn't matter if you started a new job before the 341 Meeting, however if you were in a well compensated job before filing and you took another well compensated job shortly after filing, the US Trustee (UST) may take a closer look.

For most people just tell your attorney. Remember, you don't have a new job until you actually start working. A job offer is not a job. If you start before filing then it could affect what the Trustee/UST sees when you file your paystubs.