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
To actually file, either you or your attorney, will need to file a two-page petition and several other forms at your New York district bankruptcy court. These forms, collectively are referred to as the schedules and ask you to describe your current financial status and recent financial transactions (typically within the last two years). read more