The Bankruptcy area of the website provides resources for individuals seeking bankruptcy counseling and/or education, as well as those seeking general bankruptcy resources.
Information about Credit Counseling and Debtor Education
The bankruptcy counseling is required prior to filing - after filing [prior to discharge], there is a required educational course.
*The following link will bring you to a list of U.S. Trustee approved bankruptcy educational course providers. Available formats include face-to-face, phone, and internet.
(Find an approved educator).
Basic bankruptcy information for debtors, creditors, the media, and general public on the different aspects of the federal bankruptcy laws. Provides individuals considering bankruptcy with a basic explanation of the different forms (chapters) under which a bankruptcy may be filed and addresses common questions about the process.
Bankruptcy Basics for cases filed on or after 10/17/2005
Bankruptcy Basics for cases filed before 10/17/2005