Bankruptcy Article


Informational Pamphlets for Filing Without an Attorney (Pro Se)

The pamphlets linked give the reader basic information about the complicated bankruptcy process under current bankruptcy law. However, these pamphlets are not intended to give legal advice, and are not a substitute for the legal advice specific to your situation.

Click here to be directed to the pamphlets.


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  • Is there a program for an inmate at Dept of Corrections to file bankruptsy?
  • I am currently in debt with over 9 payday loan companies. Obviously it is starting to snowball and starting to overdraw my checking account. Is it possible to file bankruptcy on payday loans and if so what chapter would it be?
  • Can one spouse file bankruptcy without the other filing? If not,can husband and wife divorce, how long after can the one spouse file for bankruptcy
  • Who is the filing fee made out to?
  • I filed bankruptcy in 2003. What's the time limit on filing another one? The debts are not frivilous.
  • I only have one car loan as far as debt. I only get child support as far as income ($300). I go to school full time. A year ago the house I was renting burnt down. It was an accident on my son's(17) part. I have received a bill for about $170,000 to repay the damages. Would Bankruptcy be an option? Can I file with only having this one bill? Would I lose my car since that is all I own now? Do I wait till the bill is older since I just got it?
  • If my ex-husband is going bankrupt and he is including my house because he is on the loan how will that effect me and my credit.I live here and I am making payment and have never been late.What do I need to do? THanks
  • Can I file without an attorney all I have is credit card debit. and where can I get the paperwork?
  • My wife and I have been married for just under a yesr. We have no joint credit. Can I file for bankruptcy along without it affecting her?
  • Husband passed away February 2013, can no longer afford to pay mortgage and other bills on my own. What do I need to do to file for Bankruptcy???? Please reply. Thank you.

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