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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Forms You Need to File without an Attorney

If you are planning to file bankruptcy, especially without an attorney, you need to be aware of all the necessary forms that you must provide in order for your case to be started. There are several websites that sell Chapter 7 bankruptcy form kits, or you can find them at legal stationary stores. Alternatively, you can download the required Chapter 7 bankruptcy forms directly from the US Bankruptcy Court website and print them yourself.

To begin your proceedings, you will need to file a petition with the court for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and pay any necessary filing and administrative fees. In some cases, where you cannot afford to pay the fees in full or at all, you can file for installment payments or a waiver. Some of the Chapter 7 bankruptcy forms you will need to file include: schedules of assets and liabilities; a schedule of current income and expenditures; a statement of financial affairs; and a schedule of executory contracts and unexpired leases.
 
Failure to submit any of the required forms could result in your Chapter 7 bankruptcy being dismissed. So, it is very important that you get the Chapter 7 bankruptcy forms that you need and have them filled out properly. Some areas have free legal clinics that you can attend where they will supply you with the Chapter 7 bankruptcy forms that you need, and someone will show you how to properly complete them. You can also speak with a paralegal, and they should be able to help you as well.