Filing Bankruptcy Without An Attorney?
“The information found in this section serves as a general guideline to bankruptcy procedures. The Rhode Island Bankruptcy Court may not follow every procedure exactly as described here. The local rules (link) may contain slight variations and should be consulted for specific issues.”
- Notice to Individual Consumer Debtor - Please review this form for a definition of the different bankruptcy chapters.
- What you need to know about filing without an attorney
“Please contact the Clerk’s Office if you are unsure if your filing constitutes an emergency.”
- Do I need an attorney?
- Pre-filing considerations
- Credit Counseling
- Where do I file?
- IRS National Standards for Allowable Living Expenses
- 2011 Federal Poverty Guidelines
- Median Family Income Chart
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 7 Minimum and Additional Requirements
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 13 Minimum and Additional Requirements
- Forms Checklist
- Can I contact the Judge?
- Identification Required
- Filing Fees and Fee related forms
- Forms and Instructions
- Filing Tax Returns
- What your signature means
- Creditor List(see FAQ 19)
Events that Happen in some cases
- Accessing Information
- Credit Report
- Tax/SSN Information
- Translation Services
- Useful Tips
- Legal Resources
- US Courts Pro Se Page
- Debtor Questions
- Creditor Questions
- Other Questions
- Glossary