Who can attempt to force a debtor into bankruptcy by filing an involuntary petition under Chapter 7?

A) A court
B) An employer
C) Creditors
D) The state
E) Family members owed money

Involuntary Petition

A legal process initiated by creditors requesting the bankruptcy court to declare a debtor as bankrupt.

Creditors

Individuals or entities to whom money is owed by another individual or entity.

Chapter 7

A bankruptcy process providing for the liquidation of a debtor's non-exempt assets to pay off creditors.