The Online Bankruptcy Blog

Although bankruptcy is covered by federal legislation, there are local laws in each state that also need to be addressed. One of these covers what can and cannot be included in the exempt assets component of a bankruptcy petition. There are 16 states that allow petitioners (debtors) to select either state of federal law, the [...]

Filing for bankruptcy can be a complex task, however, you do not legally need lawyers to act on your behalf. You can do the research, much of it online including downloading of forms, and you can represent yourself in court. However, due to the complex nature of bankruptcy, you may be doing yourself a disservice [...]