
Bankruptcy - United States Courts
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 …
About U.S. Bankruptcy Courts
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 …
Bankruptcy Cases - United States Courts
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 …
Bankruptcy Basics - United States Courts
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 …
Process - Bankruptcy Basics - United States Courts
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 …
Chapter 7 - Bankruptcy Basics - United States Courts
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 …
Bankruptcy Forms - United States Courts
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Bankruptcy Case Records & Credit Reporting - United States Courts
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 …
Bankruptcy Basics Glossary - United States Courts
Bankruptcy Code The informal name for title 11 of the United States Code (11 U.S.C. §§ 101-1532) the federal bankruptcy law. bankruptcy court The bankruptcy judge (s) in regular active …
Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure - United States Courts
Jun 21, 2024 · The Bankruptcy Rules and Official Forms were last amended in 2025. Read the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (PDF) Please refer to House Document 119-46 for the …