Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding in which a person who can not pay his or her bills can get a fresh financial start. The right to file for bankruptcy is provided by federal law, and all bankruptcy cases are handled in federal court. Filing bankruptcy immediately stops all of your creditors from seeking to collect debts from you, at least until your debts are sorted out according to the law.
Source:Â Answers to Common Bankruptcy Questions Pamphlet
National Consumer Law Center, Boston, MA www.nclc.org
Remember: The law often changes. Each case is different. This pamphlet is meant to give you general information and not to give you specific legal advice.
