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District of Minnesota

Honorable Katherine A. Constantine, Chief Judge • Tricia Pepin, Clerk of Court

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General Bankruptcy Questions

  • How do I file for bankruptcy and where can I obtain the forms to file a bankruptcy case?
  • What are the differences among the bankruptcy “chapters”?
  • Do I need an attorney to file bankruptcy?
  • Is there a charge for filing bankruptcy?
  • How long before I file my case can I take the credit counseling course?
  • What is the Bankruptcy Code?
  • Where can I find the Local Rules?
  • What is the definition of a debtor?
  • What is the automatic stay?
  • What is a section 341(a) meeting of creditors? What do I need to bring to the meeting of creditors?
  • How do I find out who the trustee is in a case?
  • How do I obtain a hearing date?
  • What is a bankruptcy discharge?
  • What does it mean when a case is dismissed?
  • How do I obtain case information?
  • How do I get copies or certified copies of documents?
  • How do I obtain a copy of a transcript?
  • How can I stay up to date with the latest news from the court?
  • What if someone in bankruptcy owes me money?
  • How do I file a claim?
  • What forms are required for a reaffirmation?
  • What do I do if I am changing law firms?
  • How do I report a possible fraudulent filing?
  • How do I retrieve my case file?

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