How do I find out who is dealing with a case?
You should be contacted automatically by the Official Receiver/Insolvency Practitioner (OR/IP), whoever is trustee, if he or she knows that you are a creditor.
If you believe an individual may be subject to bankruptcy proceedings and you have not heard from the OR or an IP - you can access the Insolvency Register for Northern Ireland via the Court Service website at www.courtsni.gov.uk or alternatively you can contact the Bankruptcy and Chancery Office at the High Court, telephone number, 028 9072 4670. There will be a charge for this service.
If a partnership is involved, bankruptcy orders may have been made against the individual partners and details can be obtained as above.
How do I make myself known as a creditor?
You should write to the OR/IP dealing with the bankruptcy. You should supply the full name of the individual as well as your own details. You should inform the OR/IP if you change your address.
Should I contact the OR/IP if I have any information about the individual?
You should write to the OR/IP if you have any information about the assets of the individual or about the conduct of the individual. This information may help the OR/IP in the recovery of assets or in his duty to report misconduct.
The OR/IP is not keeping me informed. What should I do?
Do not expect to receive frequent reports from the OR/IP. Once your claim is filed with the OR/IP you will be notified automatically of any distribution made or that no funds are available and that the case is to be closed. It can take weeks, months or years (in some complex cases) to realise assets. If you are concerned, contact the OR/IP handling the case.
There are special rules about creditor's rights to receive information or to be called to meetings in other types of insolvencies. If you wish to find out about these rights you should consult the IP handling the case.
