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       Chapter 7 - Liquidation
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Bankruptcy Planning and Process
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       What is included in my bankruptcy?
       What bills can I still pay?
       What documents do I need?
       I think I need to file. What do I do now?
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What documents do I need?

After your initial consultation with one of our attorneys, we will provide you with a comprehensive list of the documents you will need to provide to us prior to filing your bankruptcy case. However, listed below are the main items we will need in order to determine whether or not you are able to file a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case:

Tax returns for the past four years;
Six months of pay stubs for you and your spouse; and
Documentation of any additional income you receive or have received from any source during the last 6 months.

Disclaimer
The information provided in this website is meant only as a general description of the current laws as of the date of the writing. It is not meant to be an exhaustive discussion of all the nuances of bankruptcy law and is intended to be only an overview. Many issues may appear simpler than they are, and an individual should always contact an attorney to obtain a complete, accurate interpretation of the law given the individual's particular circumstances. Bankruptcy Law Center, LLC makes no representations as to how the law would affect a particular situation and intends only to illustrate areas of concern and give information.