Comments on: What are the steps in filing for bankruptcy? http://bankruptcystressrelief.com/help-with-bankruptcy/what-are-the-steps-in-filing-for-bankruptcy Facts, Tips, Links For Those Facing Bankruptcy Sat, 19 May 2012 15:03:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: rpg http://bankruptcystressrelief.com/help-with-bankruptcy/what-are-the-steps-in-filing-for-bankruptcy/comment-page-1#comment-602 rpg Fri, 25 Dec 2009 05:08:59 +0000 http://bankruptcystressrelief.com/help-with-bankruptcy/what-are-the-steps-in-filing-for-bankruptcy#comment-602 Unfortunately, in many areas Legal Aid does not handle bankruptcies. Of course you should make an appointment and review what they can offer you, but in many areas they are too swamped with other cases to be able to offer bankruptcy assistance. At any rate, your first step is to find an attorney willing to represent you. There are profit-making companies that claim you do not need an attorney (or that claim they will be able to help you without your having to file bankruptcy) but most of these are rip-offs. If you live anywhere near a law school that runs a legal clinic, you may be able to find representation there for your bankruptcy matter. If nothing else, most bankruptcy attorneys offer one free appointment, and will usually set up a payment plan. They are aware that money is an issue for most - if not all - people who need to file bankruptcy.<br><b>References : </b><br>Former Legal Assistant with a bankruptcy law firm Unfortunately, in many areas Legal Aid does not handle bankruptcies. Of course you should make an appointment and review what they can offer you, but in many areas they are too swamped with other cases to be able to offer bankruptcy assistance.

At any rate, your first step is to find an attorney willing to represent you. There are profit-making companies that claim you do not need an attorney (or that claim they will be able to help you without your having to file bankruptcy) but most of these are rip-offs.

If you live anywhere near a law school that runs a legal clinic, you may be able to find representation there for your bankruptcy matter.

If nothing else, most bankruptcy attorneys offer one free appointment, and will usually set up a payment plan. They are aware that money is an issue for most - if not all - people who need to file bankruptcy.
References :
Former Legal Assistant with a bankruptcy law firm

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