Can I file for bankruptcy myself without a lawyer?
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Can I file for bankruptcy myself without a lawyer?
I don’t have money for one and would need to do it myself.
Asked on January 18, 2013 under Bankruptcy Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you can file for either a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 without an attorney (however having legal counsel is best). Here is a link to a site that will provide the basics of a bankruptcy filing (both 7 and 13): http://www.uscourts.gov/bankruptcycourts.html.
Since money is an issue, you can ask legal aid, a local law school clinic or your county's bar association for free/low cost help. Further, you can also file for waiver regarding filing fees, etc.
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