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• Access to the Debtor's Personal Information
  Under § 107(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, information filed in a bankruptcy case generally becomes part of the public record. Section 107(a) provides: Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a paper filed in a case under this title and the dockets of a bankruptcy court are public records and open to examination by an entity at reasonable times without charge. Section 107(a) essentially codifies for the bankruptcy courts the common law right of general public access to court records. The legislative history of § 107 makes it clear that all documents filed with the bankruptcy court are subject to public review. In practice, therefore, any paper filed with the court in a bankruptcy case is subject to public inspection unless sealed (see discussion below).
  
  
• Alabama Middle District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankrutpcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Alabama Northern District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankrutpcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Alabama Southern District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankrutpcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Alaska District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankrutpcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Alternatives
  Personal bankruptcy should be a measure of last resort. There are a number of alternatives that are available that are available to a debtor who does not with to file for bankruptcy.
  
  
• Arizona District Bankruptcy Court
  
  
• Arkansas Eastern District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankrutpcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Arkansas Western District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankrutpcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Avoid Bankruptcy
  Personal Bankruptcy should be a measure of last resort for anyone experiencing financial problems should seek to avoid bankruptcy. There are a number of avenues available to most consumers that may allow them to avoid banikruptcy filing for personal bankruptcy. If you trulyl feel that you do not have a better way to pay off your bills, and do not think it is possible for you to ever pay off your debts you may wish to file for personal bankruptcy.
  
  
• Bankruptcy Attorney - Finding the Right Bankruptcy Lawyer
  Finding the right bankruptcy attorney is essential if you have made the decision to file for personal bankruptcy. A tremendous amount is at stake and finding a bankruptcy lawyer who will represent you well is extremely important.
  
  
• Bankruptcy Court
  There is a U.S. Bankruptcy Court for each judicial district in the country. Each state has one or more districts. There are 90 bankruptcy districts across the country. The bankruptcy courts generally have their own clerk’s offices.
  
  
• Bankruptcy FAQ
  Personal bankruptcy can be a very complicated topic. Some frequently asked questions (FAQ) regarding bankruptcy are answered ranging from "What is bankruptcy"? to "How will bankruptcy affect my credit?" are answered.
  
  
• Bankruptcy Information for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcies
  This page is a Table of Contents for our Bankruptcy Information section. Please refer back to it for an easy to understand and well organized collection of bankruptcy information. The information contained here will provide you with information to assist you with understanding the major topics. The focus of this site is personal bankruptcy.
  
  
• Bankruptcy Terminology
  Most debtors who file bankruptcy and many of their creditors, know very little about the bankruptcy process. Understanding the process and different ways of filing is extremely important. Often the terminology serves as a hurdle many people have to get over. This section on bankruptcy terminology explains, in layman's terms, many of the legal terms that are used in cases filed under the Bankruptcy Code.
  
  
• Bankruptcy Terminology- Words Beginning with A
  Most debtors who file bankruptcy and many of their creditors, know very little about the bankruptcy process. Understanding the process and different ways of filing is extremely important. Often the terminology serves as a hurdle many people have to get over. This section on bankruptcy terminology explains, in layman's terms, many of the legal terms that are used in cases filed under the Bankruptcy Code.
  
  
• Bankruptcy Terminology- Words Beginning with B
  Most debtors who file bankruptcy and many of their creditors, know very little about the bankruptcy process. Understanding the process and different ways of filing is extremely important. Often the terminology serves as a hurdle many people have to get over. This section on bankruptcy terminology explains, in layman's terms, many of the legal terms that are used in cases filed under the Bankruptcy Code.
  
  
• Bankruptcy Terminology- Words Beginning with C
  Most debtors who file bankruptcy and many of their creditors, know very little about the bankruptcy process. Understanding the process and different ways of filing is extremely important. Often the terminology serves as a hurdle many people have to get over. This section on bankruptcy terminology explains, in layman's terms, many of the legal terms that are used in cases filed under the Bankruptcy Code.
  
  
• Bankruptcy Terminology- Words Beginning with D
  Most debtors who file bankruptcy and many of their creditors, know very little about the bankruptcy process. Understanding the process and different ways of filing is extremely important. Often the terminology serves as a hurdle many people have to get over. This section on bankruptcy terminology explains, in layman's terms, many of the legal terms that are used in cases filed under the Bankruptcy Code.
  
  
• Bankruptcy Terminology- Words Beginning with E
  Most debtors who file bankruptcy and many of their creditors, know very little about the bankruptcy process. Understanding the process and different ways of filing is extremely important. Often the terminology serves as a hurdle many people have to get over. This section on bankruptcy terminology explains, in layman's terms, many of the legal terms that are used in cases filed under the Bankruptcy Code.
  
  
• Bankruptcy Terminology- Words Beginning with F
  Most debtors who file bankruptcy and many of their creditors, know very little about the bankruptcy process. Understanding the process and different ways of filing is extremely important. Often the terminology serves as a hurdle many people have to get over. This section on bankruptcy terminology explains, in layman's terms, many of the legal terms that are used in cases filed under the Bankruptcy Code.
  
  
• Bankruptcy Terminology- Words Beginning with I
  Most debtors who file bankruptcy and many of their creditors, know very little about the bankruptcy process. Understanding the process and different ways of filing is extremely important. Often the terminology serves as a hurdle many people have to get over. This section on bankruptcy terminology explains, in layman's terms, many of the legal terms that are used in cases filed under the Bankruptcy Code.
  
  
• Bankruptcy Terminology- Words Beginning with J
  Most debtors who file bankruptcy and many of their creditors, know very little about the bankruptcy process. Understanding the process and different ways of filing is extremely important. Often the terminology serves as a hurdle many people have to get over. This section on bankruptcy terminology explains, in layman's terms, many of the legal terms that are used in cases filed under the Bankruptcy Code.
  
  
• Bankruptcy Terminology- Words Beginning with L
  Most debtors who file bankruptcy and many of their creditors, know very little about the bankruptcy process. Understanding the process and different ways of filing is extremely important. Often the terminology serves as a hurdle many people have to get over. This section on bankruptcy terminology explains, in layman's terms, many of the legal terms that are used in cases filed under the Bankruptcy Code.
  
  
• Bankruptcy Terminology- Words Beginning with M
  Most debtors who file bankruptcy and many of their creditors, know very little about the bankruptcy process. Understanding the process and different ways of filing is extremely important. Often the terminology serves as a hurdle many people have to get over. This section on bankruptcy terminology explains, in layman's terms, many of the legal terms that are used in cases filed under the Bankruptcy Code.
  
  
• Bankruptcy Terminology- Words Beginning with N
  Most debtors who file bankruptcy and many of their creditors, know very little about the bankruptcy process. Understanding the process and different ways of filing is extremely important. Often the terminology serves as a hurdle many people have to get over. This section on bankruptcy terminology explains, in layman's terms, many of the legal terms that are used in cases filed under the Bankruptcy Code.
  
  
• Bankruptcy Terminology- Words Beginning with O
  Most debtors who file bankruptcy and many of their creditors, know very little about the bankruptcy process. Understanding the process and different ways of filing is extremely important. Often the terminology serves as a hurdle many people have to get over. This section on bankruptcy terminology explains, in layman's terms, many of the legal terms that are used in cases filed under the Bankruptcy Code.
  
  
• Bankruptcy Terminology- Words Beginning with P
  Most debtors who file bankruptcy and many of their creditors, know very little about the bankruptcy process. Understanding the process and different ways of filing is extremely important. Often the terminology serves as a hurdle many people have to get over. This section on bankruptcy terminology explains, in layman's terms, many of the legal terms that are used in cases filed under the Bankruptcy Code.
  
  
• Bankruptcy Terminology- Words Beginning with R
  Most debtors who file bankruptcy and many of their creditors, know very little about the bankruptcy process. Understanding the process and different ways of filing is extremely important. Often the terminology serves as a hurdle many people have to get over. This section on bankruptcy terminology explains, in layman's terms, many of the legal terms that are used in cases filed under the Bankruptcy Code.
  
  
• Bankruptcy Terminology- Words Beginning with S
  Most debtors who file bankruptcy and many of their creditors, know very little about the bankruptcy process. Understanding the process and different ways of filing is extremely important. Often the terminology serves as a hurdle many people have to get over. This section on bankruptcy terminology explains, in layman's terms, many of the legal terms that are used in cases filed under the Bankruptcy Code.
  
  
• Bankruptcy Terminology- Words Beginning with T
  Most debtors who file bankruptcy and many of their creditors, know very little about the bankruptcy process. Understanding the process and different ways of filing is extremely important. Often the terminology serves as a hurdle many people have to get over. This section on bankruptcy terminology explains, in layman's terms, many of the legal terms that are used in cases filed under the Bankruptcy Code.
  
  
• Bankruptcy Terminology- Words Beginning with U
  Most debtors who file bankruptcy and many of their creditors, know very little about the bankruptcy process. Understanding the process and different ways of filing is extremely important. Often the terminology serves as a hurdle many people have to get over. This section on bankruptcy terminology explains, in layman's terms, many of the legal terms that are used in cases filed under the Bankruptcy Code.
  
  
• Bankruptcy Terminology- Words Beginning with V
  Most debtors who file bankruptcy and many of their creditors, know very little about the bankruptcy process. Understanding the process and different ways of filing is extremely important. Often the terminology serves as a hurdle many people have to get over. This section on bankruptcy terminology explains, in layman's terms, many of the legal terms that are used in cases filed under the Bankruptcy Code.
  
  
• California Central District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankrutpcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• California Eastern District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankrutpcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• California Northern District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankrutpcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• California Southern District Bankrutpcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankrutpcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
  Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, entitled Adjustment of Debts of an Individual With Regular Income, is designed for an individual debtor who has a regular source of income. Chapter 13 is often preferable to chapter 7 because it enables the debtor to keep a valuable asset, such as a house.
  
  
• Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Background
  Chapter 13 is designed for individuals with regular income who desire to pay their debts but are currently unable to do so. The purpose of chapter 13 is to enable financially distressed individual debtors, under court supervision and protection, to propose and carry out a repayment plan under which creditors are paid over an extended period of time.
  
  
• Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Discharge
  The chapter 13 debtor is entitled to a discharge upon successful completion of all payments under the chapter 13 plan. 11 U.S.C. § 1328(a). The discharge has the effect of releasing the debtor from all debts provided for by the plan or disallowed (under section 502), with limited exceptions. Those creditors who were provided for in full or in part under the chapter 13 plan may no longer initiate or continue any legal or other action against the debtor to collect the discharged obligations.
  
  
• Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
  Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, entitled Liquidation, contemplates an orderly, court-supervised procedure by which a trustee collects the assets of the debtor’s estate, reduces them to cash, and makes distributions to creditors, subject to the debtor’s right to retain certain exempt property and the rights of secured creditors.
  
  
• Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Background
  Chapter 7 Bankruptcy of the United States Bankruptcy Code is the Bankruptcy Code’s “liquidation” chapter. Lawyers sometimes refer to it as a “straight bankruptcy.” It is used primarily by individuals who wish to free themselves of debt simply and inexpensively, but may also be used by businesses that wish to liquidate and terminate their business.
  
  
• Colorado District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankrutpcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Connecticut District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankrutpcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Delaware District Bankrutpcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankrutpcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Discharge
  A discharge releases the debtor from personal liability for discharged debts and prevents the creditors owed those debts from taking any action against the debtor or his property to collect the debts. The bankruptcy law regarding the scope of a chapter 7 discharge is complex, and debtors should consult competent legal counsel in this regard prior to filing. As a general rule, however, excluding cases which are dismissed or converted, individual debtors receive a discharge in more than 99 percent of chapter 7 cases. In most cases, unless a complaint has been filed objecting to the discharge or the debtor has filed a written waiver, the discharge will be granted to a chapter 7 debtor relatively early in the case, that is, 60 to 90 days after the date first set for the meeting of creditors.
  
  
• Discharging Bankruptcy
  From an individual debtor’s standpoint, one of the primary goals of filing a bankruptcy case is to obtain relief from burdensome debt. Relief is attained through the bankruptcy discharge, the purpose of which is to provide a “fresh start” to the honest debtor.
  
  
• Due Diligence- Ask the Right Questions
  After putting a list of potential bankruptcy attorneys, it is time for you to evaluate them. Like anything else in life you should prepare some questions you'll use to compare the attorneys and make your selection.
  
  
• Filing Bankruptcy
  Bankruptcy is a process that can be completed by a non-lawyer. The bankruptcy forms are readily available. It is possible for a lay person (e.g. a non-lawyer) to complete the forms and file for bankruptcy. However, like anything else you frequently don't know what you don't know. It is also easy to fill out tax forms yourself and many people do it. Yet, there are a number of things that can go wrong when taking the do it yourself route.
  
  
• Florida Middle District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankrutpcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Florida Northern District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankrutpcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Florida Southern District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankrutpcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Forms
  A complete listing of forms for filing for bankruptcy complete with instructions and notes. Files are in Adobe PDF format.
  
  
• Georgia Middle District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankrutpcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Georgia Northern District Bankrutpcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankrutpcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Georgia Southern District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankrutpcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Hawaii District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankrutpcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• How Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Works
  A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy case begins with the filing of a petition with the bankruptcy court serving the area where the debtor has a domicile or residence. Unless the court orders otherwise, the debtor also shall 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 unexpired leases, and (4) a statement of financial affairs.
  
  
• How Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Works
  A chapter 7 bankruptcy case begins with the debtor’s filing a petition with the bankruptcy court.1 The petition should be filed with the bankruptcy court serving the area where the individual lives or where the business debtor has its principal place of business or principal assets. 28 U.S.C. § 1408. In addition to the petition, the debtor is also required to file with the court several schedules of assets and liabilities, a schedule of current income and expenditures, a statement of financial affairs, and a schedule of executory contracts and unexpired leases. Bankruptcy Rule 1007(b).
  
  
• Idaho District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankrutpcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Illinois Central District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankrutpcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Illinois Northern District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Illinois Southern District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Indiana Northern District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Indiana Southern District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Information on Personal Bankruptcy and How To Avoid Bankruptcy
  Personal bankruptcy is a serious step for distressed consumers. Know the facts about bankruptcy and proceed carefully. Educate yourself about personal bankruptcy and alternatives to bankruptcy on our site. While crushing debt, loss of income and other pressures may be driving you to the refuge of bankruptcy, be ware that there are alternatives that are better for you in the long run. Welcome to BankruptcyTruths.
  
  
• Iowa Northern District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Iowa Southern District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Kansas District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Kentucky Eastern District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Kentucky Western District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Legal Disclaimer
  DISCLAIMER: The information on the BankruptcyTruths.com website is provide with the explicit understanding that the publishers and authors are not herein engaged in providing or rendering legal, tax, insolvency or other professional advice and services. As such, it should under no circumstances be employed as a substitute for consolidation with professional legal, tax or insolvency advisors or other qualified advisers. Every attempt has been made to ensure the information contained in this website has been obtained from reliable sources. As such, BankruptcyTruths.com is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of this information.
  
  
• Life After Bankruptcy
  If you made the decision to file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, now is the time to turn an eye to the future. Your next steps are very important as you embark on your new beginning. You may have quite a few questions regarding the future of your personal finances and how to avoid some of the pitfalls that led you to file for personal bankruptcy.
  
  
• Limits on Access to the Debtor's Personal Information
  There are some limitations under §107 as to what material becomes part of the public record. Specifically, §107(b) provides: (b) On request of a party in interest, the bankruptcy court shall, and on the bankruptcy court's own motion, the bankruptcy court may: (1) protect an entity with respect to a trade secret or confidential research, development, or commercial information; or (2) protect a person with respect to scandalous or defamatory matter contained in a paper filed in a case under this title. Whether certain information at issue falls under the §107(b) exception is a question of fact to be determined by the court. Section 107(b) is generally viewed as a restriction on the general public’s right of access warranted only when dissemination of the subject information risks substantial and serious harm and there is no less intrusive means of protection. Some bankruptcy courts apply a balancing of interests approach even when information is sought that falls squarely within a §107(b) exception.
  
  
• Links
  
  
• Louisiana Eastern District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Louisiana Middle District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Louisiana Western District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Maine District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Making the Plan Work
  The provisions of a confirmed plan are binding on the debtor and each creditor. 11 U.S.C. § 1327. Once the court confirms the plan, it is the responsibility of the debtor to make the plan succeed. The debtor must make regular payments to the trustee, which will require adjustment to living on a fixed budget for a prolonged period. Alternatively, the debtor’s employer can withhold the amount of the payment from the debtor’s paycheck and transmit it to the chapter 13 trustee.
  
  
• Making the Right Decision
  After you have compiled the answers provided by your pool of potential bankruptcy attorneys, evaluated their credentials and perhaps obtained recommendations from other attorneys it is now time to make your selection. Obviously money is an issue. Be sure that you understand the fees that you will be charged, the timetable for the filing, the information you must provide and what the attorney will require of you.
  
  
• Maryland District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Massachusetts District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Michigan Eastern District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Michigan Western District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Minnesota District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Mississippi Northern District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Mississippi Southern District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Missouri Eastern District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Missouri Western District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Montana District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Nebraska District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Nevada District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• New Hampshire District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• New Jersey District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• New Mexico District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• New York Eastern District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• New York Northern District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• New York Southern District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• New York Western District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• News
  
  
• North Carolina Eastern District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• North Carolina Middle District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• North Carolina Western District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• North Dakota District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Ohio Northern District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Ohio Southern District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Oklahoma Eastern District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Oklahoma Northern District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Oklahoma Western District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Oregon District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Other Types of Bankruptcy
  Other types of bankruptcy include Chapter 11 entitled Reorganization ordinarily used by commercial enterprise that continue to continue operating a business and repay creditors, Chapter 12 entitled Adjustment of Debts of a Family Farmer with Regular Annual Income providing debt relief to family farmers with regular income, and Chapter 9 entitled Adjustment of Debts of a Municipality providing for reorganization for municipalities.
  
  
• Pennsylvania Eastern District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Pennsylvania Middle District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Pennsylvania Western District Bankruptcy Court
  This page contains contact information for a federal bankruptcy court in the United States. All of the U.S. district bankruptcy courts have websites, which provide information on location, telephone numbers, fees, etc.
  
  
• Personal Information Collected from the Debtor
  To complete the Official Bankruptcy Forms that make up the petition and schedules, a debtor must compile: a list of creditors and the amount and nature of their claims; the source, amount, and frequency of the debtor's income; a list of all of the debtor's property; and a detailed list of the debtor's monthly living expenses, such as, food, clothing, shelter, utilities, taxes, transportation, and medical expenses. Many items, such as insurance policies and annuities, must be itemized and valued and the policy numbers disclosed.
  
  
• Privacy and Bankruptcy
  Privacy is considered by many Americans to be a fundamental right. Individuals seeking the protection of personal bankruptcy are often very concerned with their privacy. Over time, the legal framework protecting individual privacy has evolved to respond to changes in the way sensitive personal information is obtained, retained, and used. During personal bankruptcy proceedings, personal financial records, which can include lists of purchases, bank account numbers, and other unique identifiers, contain some of the most sensitive information about individuals. If used unscrupulously, this information can cause substantial harm.
  
  
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• Rhode Island District Bankruptcy Court
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• South Carolina District Bankruptcy Court
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• South Dakota District Bankruptcy Court
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• Tennessee Eastern District Bankruptcy Court
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• Tennessee Middle District Bankruptcy Court
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• Tennessee Western District Bankruptcy Court
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• Texas Eastern District Bankruptcy Court
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• Texas Northern District Bankruptcy Court
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• Texas Southern District Bankruptcy Court
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• Texas Western District Bankruptcy Court
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• The Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Hardship Discharge
  After confirmation of a plan, there are limited circumstances under which the debtor may request the court to grant a “hardship discharge” even though the debtor has failed to complete plan payments. 11 U.S.C. § 1328(b). Generally, such a discharge is available only to a debtor whose failure to complete plan payments is due to circumstances beyond the debtor’s control and through no fault of the debtor, after creditors have received at least as much as they would have received in a chapter 7 liquidation case and when modification of the plan is not possible.
  
  
• The Role of the Case Trustee
  Upon the filing of the chapter 7 petition, an impartial case trustee is appointed by the United States trustee (or by the court in Alabama and North Carolina) to administer the case and liquidate the debtor’s nonexempt assets. 11 U.S.C. §§ 701, 704. If, as is often the case, all of the debtor’s assets are exempt or subject to valid liens, there will be no distribution to unsecured creditors.
  
  
• US Bankruptcy Court Locator
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• Utah District Bankruptcy Court
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• Vermont District Bankruptcy Court
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• Virginia Eastern District Bankruptcy Court
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• Virginia Western District Bankruptcy Court
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• Washington Eastern District Bankruptcy Court
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• Washington Western District Bankruptcy Court
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• West Virginia Northern District Bankruptcy Court
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• West Virginia Southern District Bankruptcy Court
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• Wisconsin Eastern District Bankruptcy Court
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• Wisconsin Western District Bankruptcy Court
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• Wyoming District Bankruptcy Court
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