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While an individual cannot actually file a bankruptcy online
there are several services available online that offer to
simplify the process of filling bankruptcy without an attorney.
There are bankruptcy sites that will allow you to prepare
all the forms online and then print them out to file with
the bankruptcy court. There are also sites that allow you
to download the forms or to hire
a paralegal who
will help fill
out
your petition
online. Whichever method you choose you will have to file the
actual petition with your local
federal bankruptcy clerk.
Online and paralegal bankruptcy petition preparers are barred
by law from providing you with any legal advice. Individuals
may file a bankruptcy petition without an attorney but remember
that the bankruptcy code can be very complex, especially
if you have assets of value, and often an attorney can provide
you with a knowledge of the law and court procedures
that
is essential
to protecting your legal rights.
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