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2. Can you save money by not hiring a bankruptcy attorney? - AOL

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   A bankruptcy lawyer can assess your financial situation, advise you on the most suitable type of bankruptcy to file (such as Chapter 7 or Chapter 13), prepare and file all necessary paperwork ...

3. Before You File for Bankruptcy, Consider These 3 Alternatives

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   Image source: Getty Images. For many years, I was a bankruptcy lawyer. As opposed to when I practiced litigation (suing people and defending lawsuits), bankruptcy was a dream practice.

4. Bankruptcy - Wikipedia

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   Ninety-one percent of US individuals who petition for relief under Chapter 7 hire an attorney to file their petitions. [52] The typical cost of an attorney is $1,170.00. [52] Alternatives to filing with an attorney are: filing pro se, [53] hiring a non-lawyer petition preparer, [54] or using online software to generate the petition.

5. Chapter 13, Title 11, United States Code - Wikipedia

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   A chapter 13 plan is a document filed with or shortly after a debtor's Chapter 13 bankruptcy petition. The plan details the treatment of debts, liens, and the secured status of assets and liabilities owned or owed by the debtor in regard to his bankruptcy petition. In order for a plan to take effect, it must meet a number of requirements.

6. Thinking About Filing for Bankruptcy? It’s Worth Considering ...

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   This is because filing for bankruptcy costs money, and if you have a smaller debt, it may not be worth the effort and fees. Most bankruptcy lawyers won’t take on your case unless you have at ...

7. Chapter 7, Title 11, United States Code - Wikipedia

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   Chapter 7 of Title 11 U.S. Code is the bankruptcy code that governs the process of liquidation under the bankruptcy laws of the U.S. In contrast to bankruptcy under Chapter 11 and Chapter 13, which govern the process of reorganization of a debtor, Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the most common form of bankruptcy in the U.S. [1]

8. United States Trustee Program - Wikipedia

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   Accounting staffers within the Trustee's office review all debtor filings, and monitor trustee and attorney fees in all cases. Attorneys employed by the Trustee represent the office in United States bankruptcy court and pursue civil sanctions for some egregious violations of the law in Chapter 7, 12 and 13 cases.

9. When should I file for bankruptcy? - AOL

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   Bankruptcy allows you to discharge your debts (Chapter 7) or restructure them in a more manageable way (Chapter 13), providing a chance to start fresh without the pressure of insurmountable bills.