August 2017 Personal Bankruptcy & Consumer Proposal Statistics

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Canada – Personal bankruptcies were down 6.5% and consumer proposal filings were up 2.6% as compared to the 12-months ended August 31, 2016. New Brunswick – Personal bankruptcies were down 6.5% and consumer proposal filings were up 21.7% as compared to the 12-months ended August 31, 2016.

July 2017 -Personal Bankruptcy & Consumer Proposal Statistics

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Canada – Personal bankruptcies were down 5.7% and consumer proposal filings were up 3.4% as compared to the 12-months ended July 31, 2016. New Brunswick – Personal bankruptcies were down 5.9% and consumer proposal filings were up 20.5% as compared to the 12-months ended July 31, 2016.

June 2017 – Personal Bankruptcy & Consumer Proposal Statistics

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Canada – Personal bankruptcies were down 5.9% and consumer proposal filings were up 2.4% as compared to the 12-months ended June 30, 2016. New Brunswick – Personal bankruptcies were down 7.1% and consumer proposal filings were up 14.4% as compared to the 12-months ended June 30, 2016.

May 2017 – Personal Bankruptcy & Consumer Proposal Statistics

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Canada – Personal bankruptcies were down 4.9% and consumer proposal filings were up 4.1% as compared to the 12-months ended May 31, 2016.

New Brunswick – Personal bankruptcies were down 6.2% and consumer proposal filings were up 13.8% as compared to the 12-months ended May 31, 2016.

April 2017 – Personal Bankruptcy & Consumer Proposal Statistics

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Canada – Personal bankruptcies were down 3.7% and consumer proposal filings were up 5.1% as compared to the 12-months ended April 30, 2016.

New Brunswick – Personal bankruptcies were down 2.9% and consumer proposal filings were up 9.4% as compared to the 12-months ended April 30, 2016.

2016 Surplus Income Standards

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When an individual files for personal bankruptcy the trustee will calculate whether or not he will be required to make surplus income payments based on his net household income.

October 2015 – Personal Bankruptcy & Consumer Proposal Statistics

Canada – Personal bankruptcies were down 2.7% and consumer proposal filings were up 8.8% as compared to the 12-months ended October 31, 2014.

New Brunswick – Personal bankruptcies were down 2.4% and consumer proposal filings were up 18% as compared to the 12-months ended October 31, 2014.

Do I Have To Continue Paying Student Loans During My Bankruptcy or Consumer Proposal?

Even though your student loan debt may not be discharged as part of your personal bankruptcy or consumer proposal, the creditor is still prohibited from normal collection activities during your personal bankruptcy or consumer proposal. We recommend paying the interest portion of the payment during your personal bankruptcy or consumer proposal.

Caught in the Pay Day Loan Cycle?

The problem with this type of borrowing is that it is very expensive and can often leave the borrower, who is already in a tight financial position, unable to repay the loan. So they end up re-borrowing or getting a “roll-over” loan by paying off the current loan and immediately getting another one from the payday lender.

What happens If My Ex-Spouse Goes Bankrupt?

If both parties have agreed to assume responsibility for certain debts, it does not absolve them, if one of them defaults on a debt, that was granted to both parties jointly. Bankruptcy laws and family laws do not deal with assets and liabilities in the same way; there can be conflicts and unintended consequences when the two interact.