The thought of filing for bankruptcy can be frightening to many people. The stress of limited finances and creditor harassment can cause some to make poor choices, but these choices may only worsen an already serious situation. A good way to avoid making further mistakes is to contact a bankruptcy law attorney.
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Bankruptcy Resource Links
American Bankruptcy Institute Consumer Bankruptcy Center
General information regarding consumer debt and bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy: An Overview
A bankruptcy overview from Cornell Law School, including links to state, federal and other sources.
Bankruptcy Courts
Links to U.S. Bankruptcy Court websites.
Official Bankruptcy Forms
From the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
AnnualCreditReport.com
Official website where consumers can obtain free credit reports from the three national credit-reporting companies.
TransUnion
Credit reporting agency website features consumer information on credit reports, identity theft and fraud.
National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC)
Features consumer credit and financial management advice.
Bankruptcy Fact Sheet
General information about what happens in a bankruptcy case.
The United States Trustee Program
Overview of the United States Trustee Program.
Overview of Bankruptcy Code Chapters
A brief outline of the Bankruptcy Code's principal chapters (7, 11, 12, 13 and 15).
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