Filing Bankruptcy Help

Total Bankruptcy can provide you with comprehensive personal bankruptcy information and the latest on bankruptcy-related news and changes to bankruptcy law.

If you have bankruptcy questions relating to your personal financial situation, legal counsel may be able to help you. Fill out the below form to find a local lawyer for free:

Resources for Filing Bankruptcy

However, if you're looking for additional bankruptcy information before you make a decision about filing bankruptcy, browse our site or check out the sites below:

  • Start Fresh Today: Guides you through the new bankruptcy law and offers ways for you to satisfy your Chapter 7 bankruptcy requirements, including a debtor education course and credit counseling briefing.
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Code: Provides thorough legal information about the U.S. Bankruptcy Code from Cornell University Law School.
  • U.S. Trustee Program: Offers useful information regarding the government's involvement in your bankruptcy proceeding.
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Courts: Details the purpose of the bankruptcy court and provides basic information about Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 13 bankruptcy and the legal process of filing bankruptcy.
  • Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts' News Releases: Links you with the latest news from the U.S. Courts, which includes information about new bankruptcy laws and bankruptcy statistics.
  • U.S. Department of Justice: Offers a bankruptcy information page, which includes information about reaffirmation agreements and the bankruptcy discharge.
  • Internal Revenue Service: Details the bankruptcy law and discusses the IRS's role in certain bankruptcy proceedings.
  • The White House: Gives current information on the government's statements and actions regarding the American economy.
  • Federal Trade Commission-I.D. Theft: Provides valuable information about how to protect yourself against identity theft so you can protect your hard-earned assets.
  • Federal Trade Commission-Credit Reporting: Alerts you to your rights as a consumer. Also shows you how you can protect your credit score by requesting a free credit report.
  • American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI): Provides current information in bankruptcy news. Intended for bankruptcy lawyers, but it's also a good site for people curious about filing bankruptcy.
  • National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees: Gives an inside look at what's going on with the Trustee's side of the bankruptcy process.

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