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Information Concerning Bankruptcy:

Bankruptcy is a Federal statute which establishes a separate Federal Court system to administer and adjudicate Bankruptcy cases. Bankruptcy Law permits both individuals as well as businesses to eliminate debts and/or reorganize their debts in order to get a "fresh start" in life. Bankruptcy laws have been in effect since the 1800’s.  Even President Lincoln filed bankruptcy under the statute.  It is much easier to file for bankruptcy now than it was in Lincoln’s day.

In 1978 the United States Congress passed a new Bankruptcy law which allows most people to keep most if not all of their property and still eliminate their debts. At the end of a Bankruptcy case you receive a Discharge Order which means your debts are eliminated, so you can start life over with a clean slate.

 

 

 

Bankruptcy Basics

Bankruptcy Basics provides basic information to debtors, creditors, court personnel, the media, and the general public on different aspects of the federal bankruptcy laws. It also provides individuals who may be considering bankruptcy with a basic explanation of the different chapters under which a bankruptcy case may be filed and to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about the bankruptcy process.

http://www.uscourts.gov/bankruptcycourts/bankruptcybasics.html

Northern District Pro Bono Services

http://www.canb.uscourts.gov/Pro_Se_Pro_Bono_Services

Eastern District Self-Service Center

http://www.caeb.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/selfservice.asp

US Bankruptcy Courts Fee Schedule (effective 10/1/08)

http://www.casb.uscourts.gov/pdf/fee_schedule.pdf

Chapter 13 Administrative Expenses Multiplier (used in preparation of Statement of Current Monthly Income)

http://www.usdoj.gov/...

Approved post-filing debtor education providers

http://www.usdoj.gov/...

Locate your judicial district

http://www.usdoj.gov/...