Under the bankruptcy code, an individual may file for bankruptcy in any Court where that individual has resided (or domiciled or where the principal place of business has been located) for the 180 days prior to the filing of the petition or for a longer portion of that 180 days than any other district. What this boils down to is that if you’ve recently moved to Washington D.C. or Maryland then you will need to wait at least 91 days from the time you moved to file bankruptcy here.
Nonetheless, you shouldn’t wait a single day to see a qualified bankruptcy lawyer in Washington D.C. or Maryland if you can’t pay your bills on time or if you are facing foreclosure in any jurisdiction.
* If you have an emergency situation such as a pending foreclosure you should file in whatever jurisdiction you moved from. Go here to find a qualified lawyer.
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