A chapter 7 case begins with the debtor filing a petition with the bankruptcy court serving the area where the individual lives or where the business debtor is organized or has its principal place of business or principal assets.

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 rights. Court employees and bankruptcy judges are …

This Chapter 7 Petition Package includes the basic information and forms required for an individual debtor to file a voluntary chapter 7 bankruptcy case in the Central District of California, as specified in The Central Guide, Section 1-06.

The debtor must file a signed Official Form 103B: Application to have the Chapter 7 Filing Fee Waived and Schedules I and J for the court’s approval. DOCUMENTS MUST BE FILED WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS OF FILING THE PETITION UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED.

This Chapter 7 Petition Package includes the basic information and forms required for individuals to file a voluntary chapter 7 bankruptcy case in the Southern District of California.

For more information about Chapter 7, click HERE. Review appropriate instructions before completing forms: • Instructions for Bankruptcy Forms for Individuals • Instructions for Bankruptcy Forms for Non-Individuals

The debtor must file a signed Official Form 103B: Application to have the Chapter 7 Filing Fee Waived and Schedules I and J for the court’s approval. YOUR CASE MAY BE DISMISSED IF YOU DO NOT FILE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON TIME.

Often called the 'liquidation chapter,' Chapter 7 is used by individuals, partnerships, or corporations who have no hope for repairing their financial situation. In Chapter 7, the debtor's estate is liquidated under the rules of the Bankruptcy Code.

This Chapter 7 Filing Checklist for Individuals includes basic information for an individual debtor to file a voluntary chapter 7 bankruptcy case in the Western District of Louisiana.

CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY TIMELINE. Day 1: File Bankruptcy Petition with Court & Pay Filing Fees. Day 13 to 33: (7 Days BEFORE Meeting of Creditors) Deadline to Provide Tax Returns to Trustee. Day 20 to 40: Meeting of Creditors - also called 341(a) Meeting. Day …