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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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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 …

Chapter 7 is the chapter of the Bankruptcy Code which provides for liquidation of the debtor’s assets, which is the sale of the debtor’s non-exempt property and the distribution of the proceeds to creditors.

A typical chapter 7 debtor will not appear in court and will not see the bankruptcy judge unless an objection is raised in the case. A chapter 13 debtor may only have to appear before the bankruptcy …