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Filing for bankruptcy can seem daunting, but this guide provides clear instructions to help you navigate the ECF Changes Effective 9/16/06 Open BK Case form. By following these steps, you will ensure that the process is handled smoothly and efficiently.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your bankruptcy case filing online.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in your editor of choice.
2. Select ‘Open a Voluntary BK Case’ from the bankruptcy options provided.
3. A warning regarding mandatory credit counseling will appear. Click ‘Next’ to proceed.
4. The ‘Office’ field will always default to ‘Denver’. Choose the appropriate chapter and indicate if this is a joint petition.
5. Use the ‘Search for a Debtor’ field to search using the debtor’s name and social security number.
6. If the debtor is not found, click on ‘Create New Party’ to add their information. Complete all fields accurately, including the mailing address and county.
7. If adding an alias, click the ‘Alias’ button, input the alias names and roles, then click ‘Add Aliases’ to finalize.
8. Click the ‘Submit’ button to enter the debtor information.
9. If applicable, search for the joint debtor using their name and social security number. If they are not found, click ‘Create New Party’ to add the joint debtor’s details.
10. Manually enter the joint debtor’s address information as the system will not auto-fill this field.
11. Complete the joint debtor information, then click ‘Submit’.
12. Enter details regarding ‘Fee Status,’ ‘Nature of Debt,’ ‘Asset Notice,’ ‘Number of Creditors,’ ‘Asset Amount,’ and ‘Debt Amount.’ Click ‘Next’.
13. Locate the PDF file that contains all required documents including the Voluntary Petition and associated schedules. Click ‘Next’ after selecting the file.
14. Input the number of creditors, and select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ for ‘Presumption Arises’, then click ‘Next’.
15. Review the filing fee listed and click ‘Next’.
16. On the docket text screen, click ‘Next’ to continue.
17. Finally, on the final docket text screen, click ‘Next’ to submit the case.
18. After the case has been opened, you can upload the creditor information by selecting ‘Bankruptcy’ followed by ‘Creditor Maintenance’.

Start filling out your bankruptcy case document online now to simplify the process.