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Chapter 7 Debtor Assistance Resource Guide

  • General Warning About Proceeding Without an Attorney
  • Important Information You Must Know Before Filing a Bankruptcy Petition
  • Frequently Asked Questions
    • What is a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
    • What do I need to do before filing a Chapter 7 case?
    • Am I eligible to file a Chapter 7 case?
    • Where should I file my petition?
    • What filing fee do I have to pay?
    • What forms do I have to file?
    • How many copies of all forms do I need to file?
    • How do I fill out the forms?
    • What if I must file immediately, but can't complete all required forms?
    • What happens if I do not file all of the required forms?
    • What happens after I file?
    • What is the role of the trustee in my case?
    • What is the First Meeting of Creditors, and how do I prepare for the meeting?
    • After I file, what happens to my creditors' collection activities against me?
    • How do I amend my schedules after filing?
    • What is a discharge and how do I receive my discharge?
    • What is the Personal Financial Management Course (Debtor Education)?
    • Can I keep certain secured property such as my car?
  • Other Important Things to Know

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How many copies of all forms do I need to file?

When you file for bankruptcy, you must file an original and one copy of all forms.

‹ What forms do I have to file? up How do I fill out the forms? ›

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