There are generally three ways to find out about a bankruptcy filing. First, if you are a creditor listed in a case, you will receive ntice of the filing. Next, you can find out about a filing if the Debtor tells you that he has filed. Finally, the Bankruptcy Court has a website that can be used to verify a filing.
Once than the above, it is highly unlikely that anyone will find out that you have filed for bankruptcy. It is very probable that you personally know someone who has filed for bankruptcy. It could be a neighbor, an uncle, a co-worker, or a friend. Often times, people find out about a filing because someone they know tells them about their case and how much it has helped them to get their life back under control.
