Disclosure #5

Fraud & Concealment Prohibited 11 U.S.C. § 342(b)(2)(A) and (B)

Debtor’s Duties in Bankruptcy

If you decide to file bankruptcy, it is important that you understand the following:

1. Some or all of the information you provide in connection with your bankruptcy will be filed with the bankruptcy court on forms or documents that you will be required to sign and de­clare as true under penalty of perjury.

2. A person who knowingly and fraudulently conceals assets or makes a false oath or statement under penalty of perjury in connection with a bankruptcy case shall be subject to fine, impris­onment, or both. 11 U.S.C. § 342(b)(2)(A)

3. All information you provide in connection with your bankruptcy case is subject to examina­tion by the Attorney General. 11 U.S.C. § 342(b)(2)(B)

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