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Bankruptcy - United States Courts About Bankruptcy Filing bankruptcy can help a person by discarding debt or making a plan to repay debts A bankruptcy case normally begins when the debtor files a petition with the bankruptcy court A petition may be filed by an individual, by spouses together, or by a corporation or other entity All bankruptcy cases are handled in federal courts under rules outlined in the U S Bankruptcy Code
Bankruptcy Basics - United States Courts Bankruptcy Basics provides general information about federal bankruptcy laws and the bankruptcy process It is not a guide for filing a bankruptcy case Bankruptcy Basics provides basic information to debtors, creditors, court personnel, the media, and the general public on different aspects of federal bankruptcy law
Chapter 7 - Bankruptcy Basics - United States Courts Moreover, a bankruptcy discharge does not extinguish a lien on property How Chapter 7 Works A chapter 7 case begins with the debtor filing a petition with the bankruptcy court serving the area where the individual lives or where the business debtor is organized or has its principal place of business or principal assets
Chapter 13 - Bankruptcy Basics - United States Courts BackgroundA chapter 13 bankruptcy is also called a wage earner's plan It enables individuals with regular income to develop a plan to repay all or part of their debts Under this chapter, debtors propose a repayment plan to make installments to creditors over three to five years If the debtor's current monthly income is less than the applicable state median, the plan will be for three years
Process - Bankruptcy Basics - United States Courts The Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rules (and local rules) set forth the formal legal procedures for dealing with the debt problems of individuals and businesses There is a bankruptcy court for each judicial district in the country Each state has one or more districts There are 90 bankruptcy districts across the country
Bankruptcy Forms - United States Courts Bankruptcy Forms : B 2030 : Disclosure of Compensation of Attorney For Debtor: Bankruptcy Forms : B 2040 : Notice of Need to File Proof of Claim Due to Recovery of Assets: Bankruptcy Forms : B 2050 : Notice to Creditors and Other Parties in Interest: Bankruptcy Forms : B 2060
Filing Without an Attorney - United States Courts Filing personal bankruptcy under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 takes careful preparation and understanding of legal issues Misunderstandings of the law or making mistakes in the process can affect your rights Court employees and bankruptcy judges are prohibited by law from offering legal advice The following is a list of ways your lawyer can help you with your case
Understanding Bankruptcy | United States Bankruptcy Court Bankruptcy is a set of federal laws and rules that can help individuals and businesses who owe more debt than they can pay Each of the 94 federal judicial districts handles bankruptcy matters, and in almost all districts, bankruptcy cases are filed in the bankruptcy court Bankruptcy cases cannot be filed in state court
Bankruptcy Basics and Filing Information for Debtors | U. S. Bankruptcy . . . While individuals can file a bankruptcy case without an attorney, or “pro se,” it is extremely difficult to do so successfully Bankruptcy has long term financial and legal consequences, and hiring a competent attorney is strongly recommended Debtors must list all property and debts in their bankruptcy schedules
District of New Hampshire | United States Bankruptcy Court The U S Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Hampshire will be closed for the day on Friday, August 9, 2024, for staff training The court's CM ECF system and PACER will remain available for electronic filing and research