QUESTION
How can I go about filing for bankruptcy?
Asked on May 13th, 2012 on Bankruptcy - California
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Alternative Dispute Resolution Attorney serving Ventura, CA
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You start with a Petition but there are other steps required as well.
Answered on Jun 29th, 2013 at 12:36 AM
Your first step should be to consult a local bankruptcy attorney for guidance. Do not do the very foolish thing of trying to do it yourself. Some people try it without legal counsel, and they often end up losing property, money or not having a successful case. Bankruptcy is not just about "filing out some forms."
Answered on Jul 13th, 2012 at 5:11 PM
Burton J. Green
Assuming you do not want to hire an attorney to file your bankruptcy case, you can go to any paralegal form company and purchase the forms from them or go on the Internet and download all of the forms. The form company will also fill out the forms for you. They will charge you less than a lawyer. The down side is that they are not permitted to give you any legal advice. You are on your own. You could make serious mistakes doing the bankruptcy on your own.
Answered on Jul 10th, 2012 at 1:51 PM
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You can hire an attorney to help you file your paperwork, or you can research the necessary steps on the website for the bankruptcy court with jurisdiction over your place of residence. At a minimum, you are required to file a bankruptcy petition with the court disclosing all your debts and assets. The filing fee is currently $306.
Answered on Jul 09th, 2012 at 2:19 PM
It depends upon your individual situation. At the very least you will need to compile a list of everything in the world you own, everyone to whom you owe money, as well as how much and why you owe it, collect 6 months of pay stubs, your tax returns for 2010 and 2011 and answer a large list of nosy questions. Most bankruptcy attorneys will offer you a free initial consultation at which some specifics can be discussed. Your income and property and debts need to be evaluated to see if bankruptcy is the best solution for you and which kind of bankruptcy is best. The good news is that there are a lot of good bankruptcy attorneys out there anxious to help and that this process is within the means of most.
Answered on Jul 06th, 2012 at 8:02 PM
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Bankruptcy is a very complicated process. It is wise to talk to an experienced bankruptcy attorney before deciding to take this important step. Most Arizona bankruptcy attorneys offer a free consultation about the basics of bankruptcy.
Answered on Jul 06th, 2012 at 4:32 PM
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It is a long, drawn out process. You first have to consult with an approved consumer credit counselling agency. Then you should hire an attorney to represent you. You will get a questionaire that you have to fill out and return. You can read about chapter 7 in a pamphlet at my website. After your bankruptcy is filed you must attend a creditors meeting, and about two months or so after that, and after you take a course in personal financial management, a discharge is granted.
Answered on Jul 06th, 2012 at 4:00 PM
Daniel James Wilson
Schedule a consultation with an experienced BK attorney.
Answered on Jul 06th, 2012 at 3:35 PM
Glen Edward Ashman
It's pretty simple. Sit down with a lawyer and bring him your information. Do not file pro se. Pro se cases are often disasters. You may fail to get needed and available relief, lose property and even get prosecuted for mistakes.
Answered on Jul 06th, 2012 at 3:21 PM
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The are a number of forms you need to file. You can locate them on the bankruptcy courts website. Otherwise you probably need a lawyer.
Answered on Jul 06th, 2012 at 3:19 PM
You should seek the advice of an experienced bankruptcy attorney to advise you on whether you should file bankruptcy, and if so, under which chapter. Though the process can appear simple, it can become quite complex depending on a variety of factors, so it?s best to weigh your options before proceeding on your own.
Answered on Jul 06th, 2012 at 3:15 PM