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Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
A Guide to Bankruptcy
An overview of consumer bankruptcy law.
By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.
Bankruptcy - What It Can and What It Can't Do For You
Informational brochure on bankruptcy, what it can do for you and what it cannot do for you, what different types of bankruptcies to consider, what property can I keep, etc.
By: Northwestern Legal Services
Bankruptcy
(Separate Website)
Information on bankruptcy procedures and law
By: Community Legal Services
Civil Issues Relating to Bankruptcy (Audio-MP3)
(Separate Website)
Episode of Northwestern Legal Services' "Access to Justice" Radio show broadcast on JET 1400 AM in Erie, PA. (6/14/07) This episode features information on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings, and recent changes in federal bankruptcy law. (28:14)
Host - Jennifer Krause, NWLS Attorney Guests - Federal Bankruptcy Judge Warren Bentz, Joy Smith, NWLS Attorney.
Click on the title above to listen to the program.
By: Northwestern Legal Services
Bankruptcy Counseling Requirements
This handout provides an overview about the credit counseling and debtor education now required in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.
By: Northwestern Legal Services
Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations
Personal Bankruptcy
(Separate Website)
Information on bankruptcy for individuals and families.
By: Erie County Bar Association
Frequently Asked Questions - Bankruptcy
(Separate Website)
Answers to common questions on bankruptcy.
By: Allegheny County Bar Association
Advantage Credit Counseling/Consumer Credit Counseling (Erie County)
(Separate Website)
Information on free credit counseling services in Erie County.
By: Erie County Bar Association
Information from Government Agencies
Bankruptcy Basics
(Separate Website)
This pamphlet provides basic information on different aspects of the federal bankruptcy laws. It also provides a basic explanation of the different chapters under which a bankruptcy case may be filed and answers some of the most commonly asked questions about the bankruptcy process.
On April 20, 2005, President Bush signed into law the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 ("BAPCPA"). BAPCPA made substantial changes to the Bankruptcy Code. Significant revisions to this online version of Bankruptcy Basics have been made to account for BAPCPA's changes to the Code. October 2005, Third Edition.
By: U.S. Courts, the Federal Judiciary
The Discharge in Bankruptcy
(Separate Website)
This information from "Bankruptcy Basics" attempts to answer some basic questions about the discharge available to individual debtors.
By: U.S. Courts, the Federal Judiciary
Filing for Bankruptcy Without an Attorney
(Separate Website)
Information from the federal judiciary for individual sho are thinking about filing for bankruptcy without the assistance of an attorney.
By: U.S. Courts, the Federal Judiciary
Bankruptcy Courts
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
(Separate Website)
Court website.
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania (Official)
(Separate Website)
Court website (official)
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania (Unofficial)
(Separate Website)
Unofficial Court website
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
(Separate Website)
Court website.
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