Getting Bankruptcy Help
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Getting the right help when you file for bankruptcy is crucial to its success, whether you file on your own, get legal representation, or use a bankruptcy petition preparer. Below you'll find articles that help you sort out whether you need an attorney or can go it alone, what a bankruptcy petition preparer can do for you, and everything you need to know about finding and hiring a bankruptcy lawyer.
Finding and Using a Bankruptcy Lawyer
Learn how to find the right bankruptcy attorney for your case.
Here's where to start when you're looking for a bankruptcy attorney.
Hiring the right bankruptcy lawyer can make a big difference in the ease and success of your bankruptcy case.
Learn about average bankruptcy attorney fees in Chapter 7, deceptive fee advertisements, and what it means if your court has presumptive or no-look fee amounts.
Chapter 13 attorney fees vary by court and district. Learn more.
Should You Use a Lawyer?
Whether you should file for bankruptcy without an attorney depends on the type of bankruptcy and the complexity of your case.
Here's what to do if you can't afford a Chapter 7 bankruptcy attorney.
Learn about the pros and cons of "fee-only" Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases.
Avoid these mistakes when filing for bankruptcy on your own.
Filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy on your own is rarely a good idea.
Bankruptcy Petition Preparers
Learn what bankruptcy petition preparers can and cannot do.
Bankruptcy petition preparers may be helpful, but be aware of their limitations.
Talk to a Local Bankruptcy Lawyer
Connect with a local bankruptcy attorney.
Click on your geographical area to find a bankruptcy lawyer in your area. Read the lawyer's profile to find out more.
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