Bankruptcy Basics (guide) is designed to provide basic information to debtors, creditors, the media, and the general public on different aspects of the federal bankruptcy laws. It also provides individuals who maybe considering bankruptcy with a basic explanation of the different chapters under which a bankruptcy case may be filed and to answer some common questions about the bankruptcy process.

Bankruptcy Basics video includes the following information: What is bankruptcy, Alternatives to bankruptcy, Types of bankruptcy, What Bankruptcy does NOT wipe out, Examples of property you may exempt, How do I file a bankruptcy case, Meeting of creditors, Bankruptcy crimes, Court hearings, Discharge, Do I need a lawyer, How do I find a lawyer and Online resources for consumer debtors.

A DVD copy of the video may be viewed, without charge, at all of the federal courthouses in the Middle District of Florida.

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To play the video, click the link (another browser will appear - press the play button to begin the the video). Due to the length and quality of the video, a high-speed Internet connection such as a cable modem or DSL is necessary.

The U.S. Courts website now offers a series of eight short Bankruptcy Basics videos streaming online. They include discussions of bankruptcy chapters, what bankruptcy can and cannot do, the filing process, and how to seek legal assistance.
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