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the Bankruptcy Court cannot give legal
advice. Please contact an attorney to
protect your rights.
The information contained in this section
is provided for the benefit of debtors
seeking general information about the
bankruptcy court or about the bankruptcy
process.
While it is possible to file a bankruptcy
case pro se, i.e. without the assistance
of an attorney, it may be difficult
to do so successfully. It is recommended
that a person considering bankruptcy
consult with a competent attorney prior
to filing a case.
However, here is a link to the U.S.
Courts website on filing without an
an attorney: www.uscourts.gov/bankruptcycourts/prose.html
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Forms
Official
Bankruptcy Forms, Committee Notes and
Instructions
Procedural
Forms and Instructions
Request
(Pro Se Debtor) to Receive Electronic
Notification
Request
(Pro Se Debtor) to Stop Electronic Notification
Guidelines
Bankruptcy
Basics
Bankruptcy
Resources
Credit
Counseling & Debtor Education Information
Credit
Counseling Agencies for the state of
Florida
Credit
Counseling Frequently Asked Questions
Debtor
Education Frequently Asked Questions
Debtor
Education Agencies for the state of
Florida
Federal
Rules of Bankruptcy Procedures
Filing
Fee Schedule
Filing
for Bankruptcy without an Attorney
Financial
education basics (U.S. Financial Literacy
and Education Commission)
Information
to be furnished to Chapter 7 Trustee
(Tampa/Fort Myers Divisions)
IRS
National Standards for Allowable Living
Expenses
Legal
Assistance Program for Low-Income Parties
Involved in Certain Adversary Proceedings
and Contested Matters
*NEW*
Local
Rules (rules of practice/procedures)
Means
Testing Information
Poverty
Guidelines - 2009
Providers
of Personal Financial Management Instructional
Courses
Providers
of Pro Bono (Free) Legal Services
*NEW*
References
Bankruptcy
Basics
Florida
State Bar Directory
United
States Trustee
United
States Bankruptcy Code
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