Filing Tennessee Bankruptcy
Corporations and partnerships must have an attorney to file a bankruptcy case. Individuals, however, may represent themselves in bankruptcy court. While individuals can file a bankruptcy case without an attorney or "pro se," it is extremely difficult to do it successfully.
It is very important that a bankruptcy case be filed and
handled correctly. The rules are very technical, and a misstep may affect a debtor's rights. For example, a debtor whose case is dismissed for failure to file a required document, such as a credit counseling certificate, may lose the right to file another case or lose protections in a later case, including the benefit of the automatic stay. Bankruptcy has long-term financial and legal consequences - hiring a competent attorney is strongly recommended.
As noted by the U.S. Courts
Credit Counseling
- obtain credit counseling 180 days before filing a case
- provide statement of compliance
- maintain certificate of credit counseling
Bankruptcy Forms
We have provided a list of forms for your convenience from the U.S.Bankruptcy Court Website
Petition Preparers
- Non-attorney petition preparers type information on Bankruptcy Forms
- Petition preparers are barred by law from providing legal advice
- Petition preparers must sign all documents they prepare; print their name, address, and social security number on such documents
- Non-attorney petition preparers cannot sign a document on the debtor's behalf or receive payment from the debtor for court fees.
Bankruptcy Basics
- Process
- The Discharge in Bankruptcy
- Chapter 7 Liquidation Under the Bankruptcy Code
- Chapter 13 Individual Debt Adjustment
- Chapter 11 Reorganization Under the Bankruptcy Code
- Chapter 12 Family Farmer Bankruptcy or Family Fisherman Bankruptcy
- Chapter 9 Municipality Bankruptcy
- Chapter 15 Ancillary and Other Cross-Border Cases
- SCRA Service members' Civil Relief Act
- SIPA Securities Investor Protection Act
- Glossary - Terms You Need to Know
- Bankruptcy Lawyers
Tennessee Bankruptcy City Links
Tennessee Lawyer Links
| Chattanooga DUI Lawyer | Chattanooga Chapter 7 Lawyer |
| East Tennessee Social Security Attorney | Knox County DUI Lawyer |
| Knoxville Drug Lawyer | Rogersville Bankruptcy Lawyer |
| Rogersville Social Security Attorney | |
The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
