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U.S. Bankruptcy Court District of Arizona Self Help Center

Free walk-in service to individuals who have filed or are considering filing bankruptcy under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 and to individual creditors in consumer bankruptcy cases. At Self Help Centers you may request free forms, view informational videos, or meet with a volunteer attorney, when available. View the volunteer attorney schedule online at www.azb.uscourts.gov. Free consultations with volunteer lawyers are provided on a first-come, first served basis, and are limited to 30 minutes, and cannot address complex bankruptcy matters. To meet with a Self Help Center volunteer attorney you must first: 1.) view an informational video; 2.) complete a questionnaire; and 3.) sign a disclaimer and acknowledgement form.

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  • I am a single mother(one child) and living on a Teacher's salary. I have a mortgage and a considerable amount of credit debt, plus student loans. I can make my house payment but am struggling to make any of the credit payments. Question is: Can I file Bankruptcy ( ch7) and keep my house. None of the debt was secured with my home.
  • we have a 2 million dollar debt against 5 acres and our house will we loose the house if we file? Also we have 80,000in unsecured debt. How can we resolve this? we are 65 years old, and are moderatley employede.
  • how can i find out if the lien has been perfected on my vehicle title ?
  • 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?
  • Who is the filing fee made out to?
  • Is there a free service for assistance in filing for bankruptcy due to credit card debt?
  • I made a personal loan of 20k to a friend that was due October 30, 2012. It is in writing. He lives in Flagstaff,AZ, and I live in Hawthorne, CA. He says he wants to pay me back, but cant afford it. I want my money. He may have filed bankruptcy in Flagstaff and that is what I am trying to find out. I as a creditor was never notified if he did. Can I for free find out if he filed sometime from 2008-present??? I want to recover my money, and hoping bankruptcy law will not get in the way. Thanks!
  • how do I apply for assistance with bankruptcy?
  • I have more than $10k outstanding debt (student, loan, credit card, hospital bills, etc.) that I am unable to pay on my income(11,760) gross annually. What would be my best move to eliminate the debt, and restore credit.
  • Concerning a Short Sale of Real Property; There are 3 liens. The 3rd lien is a voluntary one for the purchase of a home water purification system. In order to sell the property short, the Bank requires that the 3rd lien agree to be released. The lien holder is unreasonable. They ask for the original $4400 + Back Payments, Interest and Penalties which make the release amount about $10,000. Nothing less is acceptable. The Bank may allow 1 or 2 thousand dollars, no more. Can the 3rd lien be eliminated by an administrative action or through bankruptcy?

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  • State Bar of Arizona
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    www.pimacountybar.org
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  • National Domestic Violence Hotline
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