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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  • 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?
  • When filing bankruptcy do I need to include the leased land I have in South Dakota on the schedule?
  • I receive child support and am filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy due to disability. Do I claim child support as income?
  • Can I file without an attorney all I have is credit card debit. and where can I get the paperwork?
  • What is the homestead exemption and how it protect home owners?
  • 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.
  • Does your (401K ERISA) remain exempt when filing BK7 if you pledged it as collateral to a private loan you made with someone?
  • 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.
  • 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?
  • how do I apply for assistance with bankruptcy?

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