After filing ch 7 bankruptcy, I have now accepted a new job@140k a year&when I filed made 72k. Do I need to file an amendment

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BK hasn't been finalized and I will not tell my BK lawyer because I'll lose my discharge of 150k

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Hamid Jabbar ·
I agree with the prior answer for the most part. There might, however, be an issue if you had this job lined up and knew that your income would be $140k going forward when you filed your petition. In that case, your Schedule I would need to reflect your income and any anticipated changes. But, assuming you had no idea you would get this job, your schedules do not need to be amended. As for your discharge, I really don't understand why you think you would lose it. Also, not telling your lawyer does not really help your situation. Because you have an attorney you really need to consult with him/her regarding how to proceed. Your attorney has a duty to act in your best interest and I would not substitute the free information you receive online for sound legal advice from your lawyer who you paid to represent you.
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Bruce Wilson ·
The above counsels advice is sound. BW
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Stephen Trezza ·
If the job offer came after you filed bankruptcy then its a non issue.
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John Merna ·
I also agree. If the offer & acceptance occured after the filing it does not call for you to amend the schedules. The schedules reflect what was true at the time of filing. However, read the disclosure at the bottom of Schedule I which states "describe any increase or decrease in income reasonably anticipated to occur within one year of the filing of this document". If there are additional facts that would indicated that you could reasonably anticipate this increase then my answer would be different.
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