Expert: Terry Leeders - 4/5/2009

Question
Hi, I just recently filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy late March.  I was offered a part-time temporary job that starts next week and ends at the end of May. My 341 meeting is in mid-May. I called my attorney to ask if this will affect my Bankruptcy filing and she said no, not to worry about it because my income is so low that even taking on an extra job will not bring me even close to median income for my state.  She said not to even mention it at my hearing since it is temporary.  My question is, do you think that sounds right? It seems to me that I would need to disclose that info in my bankruptcy filing or elsewhere. Please help, I am feeling very uneasy about this.

Answer
Yes, that sounds ok.
Since it happened after the case was filed, you don't have to disclose that on the petition.  If the trustee asks you about it, then sure, it is ok to tell them, but since it is just part time, and your income didn't drastically change, then it won't be a big deal.