The Documents You
Need
When you're dealing with a lawyer and the law you have to
expect some paperwork! However, we do the best we can to
streamline the process. When you are ready to meet with
me, you'll need the following documents:
-
The completed questionnaire. Click
here to see or print it.
- All of your and your spouse's paystubs covering the last
six months
- Your state and federal tax returns for the last two
years (I can help you get duplicates if they're lost)
- Your most recently received county property tax notice
if you own real estate
- All of the bills, statements, invoices and lawsuits that
show a debt we are putting in the bankruptcy (I will
also pull your credit report if you don't have a recent one)
- Although it is not necessary to take the pre-filing
credit counseling session before you meet with your
lawyer, you may wish to do so just to get it out of the
way. Their charge is $30 and you pay them
directly. You must take this class before we can file
your case.
If you or your spouse are a business owner and you are
going to file chapter 13 bankruptcy, click here to download the official chapter 13
trustee's profit and loss form. You'll need to complete
this form for the last two full months of business
operations.