Bankruptcy Resources

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Bankruptcy Resources

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Bankruptcy Resources

For many individuals filing bankruptcy, you face a catch 22 scenario. If you had the money to file for bankruptcy protection, you might not need to file. This is particularly true if you have just been garnished, lost your job, or you are facing other serious financial situations. To assist those who may need to file on you own, obtain a pro bono bankruptcy attorney, or lower cost bankruptcy service than we can provide, we provide the below links. We encourage everyone to consider these options. As a warning, however, you do get what you pay for and if you need any help fixing errors and obtaining a clean discharge we can help.

For filing on your own, I would recommend a good Nolo guide on ch 7 or ch 13. Chapter 7 is entirely possible to file on your own if your estate is simple and the assets you need to protect are not extensive. Chapter 13 is much more difficult to pull off and it is not our recommendation to try a pro se Chapter 13. The link we provide is from the Bankruptcy Court in Western Washington. If you can afford representation, we do believe it is worth it as small mistakes can lead to possible non-dischargeability of some debts or admissions against your interest in other litigation.

As for moderate means referrals, we would recommend first contacting several private attorneys for pricing. Compare this to the price with discount of any moderate means referrals. If they are in the same ballpark, decide how you wish to proceed.

As for the Northwest Consumer Law Center, they can only help those close to them, only handle Chapter 7 filings, and have very limited spots. They tend to have funding earlier in the year. If you have complex litigation, a free bankruptcy is probably not a good idea. If your estate is simple and no specific creditor is pursuing you, they can be an excellent source of help.

Lastly, if necessary, you can self file an emergency bankruptcy petition. You will not need to file all schedules and documents. You will have two weeks to complete the paperwork which may give you time to retain us or another firm to help you. I suggest going in person to one of the federal courthouse locations (go to the link for filing on your own). Download the petition in advance, complete the required financial certificate course (google the term, the class is cheap but must be completed first) in advance, and show up with plenty of time.