Archive for July, 2006

When does Orderly Payment of Debt make sense?

Orderly payment of debt (OPD) is a program offered under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and a viable alternative for someone who does not want to go as far as filing a bankruptcy, or a consumer proposal.
While OPD is an excellent alternative in some situations, because Equifax treats a proposal in the same fashion as [...]

Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 | Filed under: Bankruptcy and Consumer Proposals
 posted by Bart Goth, Trustee in Bankruptcy @ 11:50 am No Comments
Opening a new bank account

Should I open a new bank account prior to filing a bankruptcy or proposal?
While we always suggest you open a new bank account prior to filing a bankruptcy, or consumer proposal, there are really only three scenarios where it is necessary.

If you owe money to the institutions you bank with. What can often happen [...]

Posted on Monday, July 10, 2006 | Filed under: Bankruptcy
 posted by Bart Goth, Trustee in Bankruptcy @ 1:04 pm No Comments