An individual receives a discharge for most of his or her debts in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case. A creditor may no longer initiate or continue any legal or other action against the debtor to collect a discharged …

Filing personal bankruptcy under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 takes careful preparation and understanding of legal issues. Misunderstandings of the law or making mistakes in the process can affect your …

Contains a list of all required documents and deadlines to meet Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing requirements.

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 …

Chapter 7 Filing Requirements All petitions and schedules must be accompanied by the filing fee, or individual debtors may file an application to pay the filing fee in installments ($100 first installment …

Information for Filing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Individual or Joint Petition Use this checklist to be sure you have all the documents to proceed whether you are filing with or without an attorney.

Individuals may file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, depending on the specifics of their situation. Municipalities—cities, towns, villages, taxing districts, municipal utilities, and school districts may file …

This Chapter 7 Petition Package includes the basic information and forms required for an individual debtor to file a voluntary chapter 7 bankruptcy case in the Central District of California, as specified …

The filing fee for a Chapter 7 petition is $338. Filing fee for a petition that is electronically transmitted to the Clerk, must be remitted to the Clerk within 14 days by mailing a certified check or money order …

A Chapter 7 case begins with the filing of a petition. Generally, the petition must be filed with the bankruptcy court located in the federal district where the debtor lives.