Bankruptcy Credit Report Impact

Summary

Filing for bankruptcy usually triggers an automatic stay, stopping creditors from reporting past due balances on your credit report. However, debts incurred after the bankruptcy filing date may still be reported. If you have concerns about specific debts appearing on your credit report, consider consulting a bankruptcy attorney for personalized advice.

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I filed bankruptcy on *.*.*. Can a creditor post a past due balance on my credit report
Hi Renee! Generally, once you file for bankruptcy, an automatic stay is put in place, which should prevent creditors from reporting past due balances. However, if the debt was incurred after the bankruptcy filing, it might still be reported.
Is this debt from before or after your filing?