A bankruptcy filing consists of several schedules that must be included. A debtor who files for bankruptcy protection must include schedules of assets, debts and a proposed payment plan if the bankruptcy filing is for Chapters 11 or 13. A bankruptcy filing under Chapter 7 consists of liquidation, therefore a payment plan is not required.
How do I report bankruptcy fraud?
In order to make a report of suspected bankruptcy fraud, you should contact the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) by mail or e-mail. Your report should include the name and address of the …
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What Is The First Step In Filing For Bankruptcy?
After you have decided to file for bankruptcy, the first step is to file a petition with the Bankruptcy Court. On the petition, all your of your debts and property must be listed as well as …
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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 …
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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 Bankruptcy …
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