Debtor Help

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While the information presented is accurate as of the date of publication, it should not be cited, used as legal authority, or substituted for reference to the United States Bankruptcy Code (Title 11, United States Code) and the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, both of which may be reviewed at local law libraries, or to the Local Rules for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota. This information should also not substitute for the advice of competent legal counsel.

Other resources are available to assist debtors, including the following (with links):

The Clerk's Office cannot:

• Explain the meaning of a particular rule
• Give an interpretation of case law
• Explain the result of taking or not taking action in a case or proceeding
• Tell you whether jurisdiction is proper in a case or proceeding
• Tell you whether a complaint properly presents a claim
• Provide advice regarding the best procedure to accomplish a particular goal
• Apply a Rule or Statute
• Make change or accept credit cards or personal checks from debtors
• Explain who should receive proper notice or service
• Assist you in completing forms

Before You File:

• Credit Counseling Warning
• Before You File Bankruptcy
• U.S. Trustee Approved Credit Counseling Providers
• Instructions for Debtors Not Represented By An Attorney
• IRS National Standards for Allowable Living Expenses
• Median Family Income Chart
• Filing Guidance
• Chapter 7 Notice to Individual Debtors of Filing Requirements Under the Bankruptcy Act of 2005
• Chapter 11 Notice to Individual Debtors of Filing Requirements Under the Bankruptcy Act of 2005
• Chapter 13 Notice to Individual Debtors of Filing Requirements Under the Bankruptcy Act of 2005
• Bankruptcy Basics
• Bankruptcy Basics Online Videos
• Glossary

When You File:

• District of Minnesota Local Rules
• Where To File
• Fillable PDF Forms for Filing
• Filing Fee Schedule
• Payment Advices Cover Sheet
• Signature Declaration
• Chapter 13 Plan Document
• Statement of Social Security Number
• U.S. Trustee Approved Financial Management Course Providers
• Application to Waive Chapter 7 Filing Fee (Official Form 3B)
• Application to Pay Filing Fees in Installments (Description)
• Application to Pay Filing Fees in Installments (Official Form B3A)

After You File:

• U.S. Trustee Approved Financial Management Course Providers
• Debtor Change of Address Form
• Legal Pleadings Captions Templates (Main case), Official Form B16D (Adversary Proceeding), Local Form 9001-1 (Unsworn Certificate of Service)
• National Archives Request Forms

 

 

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