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  1. Bankruptcy - United States Courts

    Bankruptcy helps people who can no longer pay their debts get a fresh start by liquidating assets to pay their debts or by creating a repayment plan. Bankruptcy laws also protect financially …

  2. Bankruptcy Basics - United States Courts

    Find information about bankruptcy laws, including answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. These videos will give you basic information about the process, the relief it offers, …

  3. 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 …

  4. Process - Bankruptcy Basics - United States Courts

    Six basic types of bankruptcy cases are provided for under the Bankruptcy Code, each of which is discussed in this publication. The cases are traditionally given the names of the chapters that …

  5. Bankruptcy Forms - United States Courts

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  6. Welcome to the Rhode Island Bankruptcy Court | District of Rhode …

    Welcome to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island. The Court is located on the 6th floor of the Federal Center building, at 380 Westminster Street in downtown …

  7. Chapter 11 - Bankruptcy Basics - United States Courts

    The Bankruptcy Code permits applications for fees to be made by certain professionals during the case. Thus, a trustee, a debtor's attorney, or any professional person appointed by the court …

  8. Understanding Bankruptcy | District of Arizona | United States ...

    Bankruptcy is a set of federal laws and rules that can help individuals and businesses who owe more debt than they can pay. Each of the 94 federal judicial districts handles bankruptcy …

  9. Discharge in Bankruptcy - Bankruptcy Basics - United States Courts

    To object to the debtor's discharge, a creditor must file a complaint in the bankruptcy court before the deadline set out in the notice. Filing a complaint starts a lawsuit referred to in bankruptcy …

  10. Chapter 9 - Bankruptcy Basics - United States Courts

    The bankruptcy administrator program is administered by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, while the United States trustee program is administered by the Department of …