Can I file a chapter 7 by myself or do I need a lawyer?

You are not required to have an attorney to file your Chapter 7 case. However, it is definitely advisable to hire an attorney for your Chapter 7 case. The Chapter 7 petition (paperwork) to be completed and filed with the bankruptcy court is very detailed and can be complicated for a person representing themselves. If you do not complete your petition properly your case could be dismissed for being incomplete, among other reasons.

If your case is dismissed, this means you did not obtain a discharge which means your debts are not wiped out.

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Most financial problems result from some unexpected change in life — divorce, health issue, loss of job, or loss of a loved one. Missy lives in Alabama and she came to us as her father was really struggling with financial issues related to credit card companies after his wife passed away. Here’s what Missy had to say: I would highly recommend this attorney. He helped my father after the unexpected loss of my mother with some very difficult financial problems… (Read more)

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