About Bankruptcy Filing bankruptcy can help a person by discarding debt or making a plan to repay debts. A bankruptcy case normally begins when the debtor files a petition with the bankruptcy court. …

A bankruptcy court’s rulings can be appealed to the district court, to a bankruptcy appellate panel in circuits that have them, or to the court of appeals directly, if certain statutory requirements are met. …

The bankruptcy process is complex and relies on legal concepts like the "automatic stay," "discharge," "exemptions," and "assume." Therefore, the final chapter of this publication is a glossary of …

Bankruptcy Courts oversee a process where:Federal courts, in their exclusive jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases, give people and businesses a fresh start when they can no longer pay their debts.

Bankruptcy Basics Bankruptcy Basics provides general information about federal bankruptcy laws and the bankruptcy process. It is not a guide for filing a bankruptcy case. Bankruptcy Basics provides …

A chapter 7 case begins with the debtor filing a petition with the bankruptcy court serving the area where the individual lives or where the business debtor is organized or has its principal place of business or …

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Bankruptcy courts are not responsible for verifying or validating information in consumers’ credit reports. To view bankruptcy case records, you may visit a bankruptcy clerk’s office. Use the Federal Court …

Filing personal bankruptcy under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 takes careful preparation and understanding of legal issues. Misunderstandings of the law or making mistakes in the process can affect your …

Locate a federal court case by using the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) or by visiting the Clerk’s Office of the courthouse where the case was filed.