How can I file bankruptcy when I have no money for an attorney?
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How can I file bankruptcy when I have no money for an attorney?
I am completely overwhelmed with medical bills, foreclosure. I originally secured an attorney with a down payment but many things came up and as well my family has no more money to pay for an attorney and the bills keep piling up and I have already have lawsuit on me for my debt. What can I do?
Asked on November 24, 2011 under Bankruptcy Law, New Jersey
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
See if you qualify for representation by Legal Aid or see if they can recommend someone to help you. Additionally, check if there is a law school nearby to where you live; they typically run free/low cost clinics that handle these type cases. Further, you can contact the local Bar Association in your county.city; they may have a list of attorneys who will take your case for free ("pro bono") or at least for a reduced fee based on your income/circumstances.
Finally, if none of the above work out for you, you can file yourself. Here is a link to a site that will provide bankruptcy basics as well as all of the forms that you will need to file: http://www.uscourts.gov/bankruptcycourts.html.
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