Bankruptcy Forms and Resources

Whether you’re seeking information about credit counseling services or plan to file for bankruptcy protection, you’ll need to become acquainted with various legal forms, filing procedures, and government offices. Without the proper guidance, navigating these forms and procedures can make filing for bankruptcy a pretty overwhelming experience. This section contains a number of resources to help you get a feel for the bankruptcy process and familiarize yourself with the forms and documents. You’ll find a state-by-state bankruptcy court directory, sample "cease communications" letter to creditors, tips on finding the right bankruptcy attorney, a documents checklist, text of U.S. bankruptcy laws, and more.

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U.S. Bankruptcy Courts
A state-by-state directory of federal district bankruptcy courts across the country. Find your district’s bankruptcy court to learn about local rules, filing requirements, fees, notices, opinions, case filing statistics, and more.
Bankruptcy Forms and Resources
A collection of links to forms, resources, and information related to bankruptcy. You’ll find links to bankruptcy legal form packages, information on the U.S. Trustee Program, resources for hiring a bankruptcy attorney, and more.

Sample "Cease Communications" Letter To Creditor
If you’re unable to pay your debts due to unforeseen circumstances, you may be able to stop your creditors from contacting you by sending a “cease communications” letter. Take a look at this sample letter to get an idea of what they entail.
Bankruptcy - U.S. Code Title 11
Title 11 of the United States Code is the main source of bankruptcy law. This section provides links to all pertinent sections of the Code, including provisions on case administration, debt adjustment, and liquidation.

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