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A chapter 7 case begins with the debtor filing a petition with the bankruptcy court serving the area where the individual lives or where the business debtor is organized or has its principal place of business or principal assets.
Filing personal bankruptcy under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 takes careful preparation and understanding of legal issues. Misunderstandings of the law or making mistakes in the process can affect your rights. Court employees and bankruptcy judges are prohibited by law from offering legal advice.
Individuals may file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, depending on the specifics of their situation. Municipalities—cities, towns, villages, taxing districts, municipal utilities, and school districts may file under Chapter 9 to reorganize.
This Chapter 7 Petition Package includes the basic information and forms required for an individual debtor to file a voluntary chapter 7 bankruptcy case in the Central District of California, as specified in The Central Guide, Section 1-06.
The debtor must file a signed Official Form 103B: Application to have the Chapter 7 Filing Fee Waived and Schedules I and J for the court’s approval. DOCUMENTS MUST BE FILED WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS OF FILING THE PETITION UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED.
Notice of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case – No Proof of Claim Deadline Set (For Corporations or Partnerships) Meeting of Creditors Notices B 309D
For filing a motion to convert a case to a Chapter 7 case. For filing a motion to divide a joint Chapter 7 case. For filing a motion to reopen a Chapter 7 case.
For more information about Chapter 7, click HERE. Review appropriate instructions before completing forms: • Instructions for Bankruptcy Forms for Individuals • Instructions for Bankruptcy Forms for Non-Individuals
Below is a list of the documents needed for filing chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy cases.
Chapter 7 Filing Requirements. Often called the 'liquidation chapter,' Chapter 7 is used by individuals, partnerships, or corporations who have no hope for repairing their financial situation. In Chapter 7, the debtor's estate is liquidated under the rules of the Bankruptcy Code.