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

• BEFORE CONTINUING, PLEASE READ THE NOTICE TO ALL DEBTORS BEFORE FILING A CASE AND NOTICE AFTER FILING A CASE IN FORT MYERS AND TAMPA

• DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS? PLEASE READ OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS SECTION

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Forms

Official Bankruptcy Forms, Committee Notes and Instructions

Procedural Forms and Instructions

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

Local Rules (rules of practice/procedures)

Means Testing Information

Poverty Guidelines

Providers of Personal Financial Management Instructional Courses

References

Bankruptcy Basics

Florida State Bar Directory

United States Trustee

United States Bankruptcy Code