Attorneys

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will Filing For Bankruptcy Stop Collection Efforts?
  This answer depends upon the type of creditor that is after you.  When filing for bankruptcy an “automatic stay” goes into effect.  The automatic stay protects you from most … more
• What About My Student Loans – Can I Discharge Them?
  In general, student educational loans are not discharged under bankruptcy.  There are exceptions in which a court may discharge the debt especially where paying off the debt will impose an … more
• What Is Bankruptcy?
  A bankruptcy is a legal declaration that an individual or organization is unable to pay its creditors or debts.  Bankruptcy filings are mostly regulated by laws under the jurisdiction of the … more

Legal Articles

• How to File Bankruptcy
  Sometimes bankruptcy is inevitable. You understand the consequences of filing bankruptcy and have decided that bankruptcy makes the most sense for your future. So, how do you go about taking the next step and filing for bankruptcy? Consider Hiring an Attorney Many people decide to hire a bankruptcy attorney prior to formally filing for bankruptcy. In most cases, this is an … more
• Free Consultations: Important for Bankruptcy Cases
  If you are looking to hire a bankruptcy attorney then you have likely seen multiple ads that all claim to provide prospective clients with free legal consultations. However, the word consultation means different things to different attorneys and it is, therefore, important to understand what your free bankruptcy consultation will be before you agree to it.     Why is a Free … more

Free Legal Forms

• Bankruptcy Basics
  This publication by the Bankruptcy Judges Division of the US Courts provides information to debtors and creditors about the federal bankruptcy … more
• Voluntary Petition
• Voluntary Petition - Page 2
• Voluntary Petition - Exhibit "A"

How-To's

• How To File for Bankruptcy Under Chapter 13
  Bankruptcy is a federal law which allows persons in extreme amounts of debt to get a "fresh start" by reducing the amount of debt required to be paid or extending the time period in which it must be paid.  Chapter 13 allows for a 3 to 5 year payment plan of existing debts.  Debtors can voluntarily file for bankruptcy as well as be forced to involuntarily file for bankruptcy … more
• How To File for Bankruptcy Under Chapter 7
  Bankruptcy is a federal law which allows persons in extreme amounts of debt to get a "fresh start" by reducing the amount of debt required to be paid or extending the time period in which it must be paid.  Chapter 7 allows a debtor to immediately liquidate their assets and discharge most of their debt.  Debtors can voluntarily file for bankruptcy as well as be forced to … more

Legal Guides

• Understanding the Federal Courts
• Handbook for Chapter 13 Standing Trustees
• Handbook for Chapter 7 Trustees
• Amendments to Chapter 13 Standing Trustee Handbook: Revised Appendix C - Required 341 Meeting Questions

Google Advertisements