Serving the bankruptcy petition
If prompt personal service cannot be effected because the debtor is keeping out of the way or for some other reason, you can apply to the court for an order for substituted service (which may be by posting or leaving the document at a given address or by advertisement).
Bankruptcy is a legal process, so it begins when the debtor files a petition with the relevant bankruptcy court.
This is often achieved through the help of a lawyer specialized in these types of cases.
Effects of Bankruptcy
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3) Upon the making of the bankruptcy order, all the bankrupt's assets (including interest in real estate) are vested in the Trustee and will remain so after the bankrupt's discharge from bankruptcy.