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 petition may be filed by an individual, by spouses together, or by a corporation or other entity
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 for each judicial district in the country
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 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 information about the process, the relief it offers, and how to find the legal help you may need
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 Disclosure Statement and to the Confirmation of the Plan
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
Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure - United States Courts The Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure govern procedures for bankruptcy proceedings For many years, such proceedings were governed by the General Orders and Forms in Bankruptcy promulgated by the Supreme Court
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 file a bankruptcy petition
Bankruptcy Case Records Credit Reporting - United States Courts To view bankruptcy case records, you may visit a bankruptcy clerk’s office Use the Federal Court Finder to find a location You may also access bankruptcy case records online through Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER)