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Individuals can file bankruptcy without an attorney, which is called filing pro se. However, seeking the advice of a qualified attorney is strongly recommended because bankruptcy has long-term financial and legal outcomes. Filing personal bankruptcy under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 takes careful preparation and understanding of legal issues.
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 bankruptcy petition preparers and is not designed for business or corporate bankruptcy filings.
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 under Chapter 9 to reorganize.
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.
Notice of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case – No Proof of Claim Deadline Set (For Corporations or Partnerships) Meeting of Creditors Notices B 309D
If you do choose to represent yourself as a pro se filer and go through the bankruptcy case without a lawyer, you must follow all federal and local court laws and requirements and use the federal and local required forms that are available from the clerk’s office or the court’s web site for filing documents.
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. For a demonstration, click here. Learn more - visit our eSR - FAQs
Instructions for waiving the Chapter 7 filing fee application. Guidelines for applying to pay the petition filing fee in installments. What to Do After You've Been Sued in an Adversary Proceeding. See also: Filing for Bankruptcy without an Attorney on the U.S. Courts website for more information.
Electronic Self Representation (eSR) is an online tool to help individuals in the District of Maryland complete a chapter 7 bankruptcy petition when they have decided to file bankruptcy without an attorney.
eSR is an online tool to help individuals complete a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition when they have decided to file bankruptcy without an attorney. Debtors can prepare their bankruptcy petition, schedules, and statements and then electronically submit the forms to the bankruptcy court.