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Consumer Bankruptcy

The basics of consumer bankruptcy preparation.

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Procedural Forms

Official Bankruptcy Forms must be used to file and take action in bankruptcy cases. Procedural Forms also may be necessary for use during the course of some bankruptcy proceedings. Required forms for filing under a particular chapter, such as chapter 7 or 13, are listed in Procedural Form B 200, in Part II below. General information about filing bankruptcy can be found in Bankruptcy Basics.

Websites

  • Above the Law - Bankruptcy  AboveTheLaw.com takes a behind-the-scenes look at the world of law. The site provides news and gossip about the profession’s most colorful personalities and powerful institutions, as well as original commentary on breaking legal developments.
  • American Bankruptcy Institute - Consumer Center  Consumer bankruptcy education and research has always been an ABI priority. That's why we've dedicated an entire section of our Web site to consumer bankruptcy news and information. ABI will help you meet today's challenges head on.
  • Cornell Legal Information Institute  A small research, engineering, and editorial group housed at the Cornell Law School in Ithaca, NY.  Its collaborators include publishers, legal scholars, computer scientists, government agencies, and other groups and individuals that promote open access to law, worldwide.
  • United States Courts - Bankruptcy  Bankruptcy laws help people who can no longer pay their creditors get a fresh start – by liquidating assets to pay their debts or by creating a repayment plan. Bankruptcy laws also protect troubled businesses and provide for orderly distributions to business creditors through reorganization or liquidation.