If you are thinking about bankruptcy, PLEASE read the articles listed below FIRST.  What kind of bankrupcty you file makes a big difference.  The rules are VERY confusing and if you make a mistake it could be hard to fix.  We STRONGLY suggest you contact a lawyer to help you.  ILS does provide bankruptcy help at no cost.  Private lawyers will ask you to pay.  The articles in this section talk about what a bankruptcy is, whether you should think about filing bankruptcy and the different types.

1. What is a Bankruptcy?

2. Should I file a Bankruptcy?

3. The different kinds of bankruptcies.

 

Last updated on May 13, 2015

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