Bankruptcy Basics
(Separate Website)
Provides individuals who may be considering bankruptcy with a basic explanation of the different chapters under which a bankruptcy case may be filed and to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about the bankruptcy process.
By: U.S. Courts
Before You File for Personal Bankruptcy: Info about Credit Counseling & Debtor Education
(Separate Website)
The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 launched a new era: With limited exceptions people who plan to file for bankruptcy protection must get credit counseling from a government-approved organization within 180 days before they file. They also must complete a debtor education course to have their debts discharged.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Changes in the Bankruptcy Law that Affect Low-Income People
In 2005, Congress passed a federal law that made many changes to existing bankruptcy law. We discuss just a few of those changes here.
By: Northwest Justice Project
Other Formats:
PDF File
Read this in:
Russian / Pусский
,
Spanish / Español
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
(Separate Website)
Description of Chapter 13 bankruptcy advantages, eligibility and how it works.
By: U.S. Courts - Federal Judiciary
Community Debt and Bankruptcy Issues
(Separate Website)
Community debts are those debts that both you and your spouse are responsible for. This fact sheet defines which types of debts are defined as community debts. (PDF file)
By: Legal Voice
Washington Bankrutpcy Law
(Separate Website)
Washington Bankruptcy Law will help explain the federal bankruptcy process and the common surrounding issues as they pertain to Washington residents.
By: www.washington-bankruptcy.com
Your Legal Rights During and After Bankruptcy
(Separate Website)
Important information about issues to consider during and after your bankruptcy filing.
By: National Consumer Law Center
How to Claim Personal Property Exemptions 0220EN - Information and sample forms to be used when claiming that some of your property is exempt (protected) from being taken to pay a debt.
By: Northwest Justice Project
U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Eastern District of Washington
(Separate Website)
Information on the paperwork needed to file in the Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington.
By: US Bankruptcy Court
U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Western District of Washington
(Separate Website)
Information on the paperwork needed to file in the Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington.
By: US Bankruptcy Court
Adobe Acrobat Reader required. (If you are using a screen reader that does not support PDF format, copy the PDF link, and use the Access Adobe online form to convert this file to HMTL text.)
Washington LawHelp is provided as a public service by the Northwest Justice Project in collaboration with other legal aid providers in the Alliance for Equal Justice and Washington courts.
Home Page
PDF File
Choose Another Location
