How to apply for bankruptcy without a lawyer?

Misunderstandings of the law or making mistakes in the process can affect your rights. Court employees and bankruptcy judges are prohibited by law from offering legal advice. The following is a list of ways your lawyer can help you with your case. Advise you on whether to file a bankruptcy petition. Advise you under which chapter to file. read more

Four Methods: Determining Whether you Can File For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Without an Attorney Planning to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Managing the Bankruptcy Process Community Q&A. You may be surprised to learn that U.S. bankruptcy laws allow debtors to file for bankruptcy without the representation of an attorney in court. read more

Many people file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy without an attorney. In fact, in some districts, a whopping 28% of bankruptcy filings were by pro se litigants (the legal term for “filing on your own”). Some people represent themselves because they can’t afford the attorney fees. read more