Filing bankruptcy can help a person by discarding debt or making a plan to repay debts. A bankruptcy case normally begins when the debtor files a petition with the bankruptcy court.

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, …

Chapter 13 - Bankruptcy Basics Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code provides for adjustment of debts of an individual with regular income. Chapter 13 allows a debtor to keep property and …

3. Do I need an attorney to file bankruptcy? 4. Is there any place I can get free or low cost legal advice before I file? 5. When may I file bankruptcy again? 6. How much are the court fees to …

The Court offers the opportunity to chat with customer service representatives, who can answer general questions about bankruptcy and direct you to rules and forms.

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 …

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 …

The Bankruptcy Clerk's Office is located in the Eastern District of Missouri, in St. Louis, Missouri. There are three divisions, two of which are outlying: the Northern Division, located in Hannibal, …

A notice of bankruptcy case and court-issued notices are sent to the creditors of the individual, corporation, or other entity that has filed for bankruptcy protection.

United States Bankruptcy Court District of South Carolina Honorable Helen E. Burris, Chief Judge • Lauren Maxwell, Clerk of Court Bankruptcy Information Case Information Court Information …