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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?
