Bankruptcy - United States Courts
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 …
Bankruptcy Basics - United States Courts
Bankruptcy Basics provides basic information to debtors, creditors, court personnel, the media, and the general public on different aspects of federal bankruptcy law.
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 …
Chapter 7 - Bankruptcy Basics - United States Courts
Among other reasons, the court may deny the debtor a discharge if it finds that the debtor: failed to keep or produce adequate books or financial records; failed to explain satisfactorily any loss …
Chapter 13 - Bankruptcy Basics - United States Courts
Bankruptcy Basics - Filing for Bankruptcy Find information about bankruptcy laws, including answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. These videos will give you basic …
Chapter 11 - Bankruptcy Basics - United States Courts
The Bankruptcy Code allows small business debtors to file for relief under two different special categories of chapter 11 intended to streamline processes and reduce costs.
Bankruptcy Forms - United States Courts
Bankruptcy Forms B 3130S Order Conditionally Approving Disclosure Statement, Fixing Time for Filing Acceptances or Rejections of Plan, and Fixing the Time for Filing Objections to the …
Discharge in Bankruptcy - Bankruptcy Basics - United States Courts
What is a discharge in bankruptcy? A bankruptcy discharge releases the debtor from personal liability for certain specified types of debts. In other words, the debtor is no longer legally …
Filing Without an Attorney - United States Courts
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. Advise you on whether to …
Chapter 13 - Bankruptcy Basics | District Court for the Northern ...
This chapter of the Bankruptcy Code provides for adjustment of debts of an individual with regular income. Chapter 13 allows a debtor to keep property and pay debts over time, usually three to …