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.
Chapter 13 - Bankruptcy Basics - United States Courts
A chapter 13 case begins by filing a petition with the bankruptcy court serving the area where the debtor has a domicile or residence. Unless the court orders otherwise, the debtor must also file with the court: (1) schedules of assets and liabilities; (2) a schedule of current income and expenditures; (3) a schedule of executory contracts and ...
Bankruptcy Forms - United States Courts
Schedule H: Your Codebtors (non-individuals) Non-Individual Debtors. B 207. Statement of Financial Affairs for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy. Non-Individual Debtors. B 309A. Notice of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case – No Proof of Claim Deadline (For Individuals or Joint Debtors) Meeting of Creditors Notices. B 309B.
Bankruptcy Basics - United States Courts
It is not a guide for filing a bankruptcy case. Bankruptcy Basics provides basic information to debtors, creditors, court personnel, the media, and the general public on different aspects of federal bankruptcy law.
Filing Without an Attorney - United States Courts
Individuals can file bankruptcy without an attorney, which is called filing pro se. However, seeking the advice of a qualified attorney is strongly recommended because bankruptcy has long-term financial and legal outcomes.
Chapter 7 - Bankruptcy Basics - United States Courts
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.
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.
District of Arizona | United States Bankruptcy Court
Welcome to the official website for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona. We have offices in Phoenix, Tucson, and Yuma, and hear cases in those cities as well as Flagstaff and Bullhead City.
Submitting a Bankruptcy Package Electronically - Electronic Self ...
eSR is an online tool to help individuals complete a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy petition when they have decided to file bankruptcy without an attorney. eSR is not available to attorneys or bankruptcy petition preparers and is not designed for business or corporate bankruptcy filings.
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) .