Bankruptcy Article


Debtor Resources

The person filing the case is called the “Debtor.” The Debtor Help section of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court website contains basic information a debtor may need to know during the bankruptcy process. The Debtor Help information is organized into these categories: “Before You File,” “When You File,” “After You File,” and “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQs).

Debtor resources are available through the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona website.


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QUESTIONS

  • I am trying to find out which chapter is best for me to file I do not want my home or car in the bankruptcy any help I was advised Chapter 7 but keep getting conflicting information can anyone assist n this question
  • 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.
  • Does your (401K ERISA) remain exempt when filing BK7 if you pledged it as collateral to a private loan you made with someone?
  • My mother and father n law paid off a loan on a house I had before I married my ex husband never wanted a payment until I made him leave he was doing drugs he moved in with them then lost his job been in jail since. he supposed to pay half and me.He will never have to I was asingle mother for 14 years had to go on disability tok backtime money and got my house made all those payments and paid down 11,600 I draw ss now I have to pay them? I owe for my sons car I signed with he had surgery in school 19plus I have 3 loans.I have a son in college what do I file what do I do??what to file...Unfair!
  • Should I file for bankruptcy if I cannot pay my debts?
  • 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?
  • I am a 23 year old mother of two living with my parents currently. Im in school. I have debts that I need paid off. And I simply cannot do it. I recieve government assistance as far as food and cash for the children go. Can you suggest some places that will help me file bankruptcy seeing how low income I am. I need help!!! Please and thank you.
  • 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!
  • When filing bankruptcy do I need to include the leased land I have in South Dakota on the schedule?

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