- You must complete pre-bankruptcy credit counseling under federal law, warns the Federal Trade Commission. Also, the requirement must be met through a federally-approved company.
- You or an attorney you hire must submit significant paperwork to initiate a personal bankruptcy case, notes both the United States Bankruptcy Court District of Arizona and the book "How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy." Federally-issued forms with questions about your finances, assets and debts must be honestly and thoroughly answered.
- People requesting debt relief must attend at least two required hearings, notes the United States Bankruptcy Court District of Arizona. The 341 hearing enables your creditors to exercise their rights to dispute your bankruptcy; the discharge hearing yields a judicial verdict regarding whether your bankruptcy request is approved, amended or denied.
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