Wyoming Bankruptcy Guide and Forms Package for Chapters 7 or 13

There is no threshold amount that you need to reach to file a bankruptcy. Some chapters of bankruptcy have debt limits, but there is no such thing as a debt minimum. That being said, you certainly can and should evaluate if filing a bankruptcy makes sense in your current situation.

Chapter 7 bankruptcy is designed to relieve you of unsecured debts, such as medical expenses. There is no rule that requires you to use a lawyer to file a petition. You can do the filing yourself, which is called pro se, but we recommend that you do your research first.

In many cases, Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a better fit than Chapter 13 bankruptcy. For instance, Chapter 7 is quicker, many filers can keep all or most of their property, and filers don't pay creditors through a three- to five-year Chapter 13 repayment plan.

With Chapter 7, those types of debts are wiped out with your filing's court approval, which can take a few months. Under Chapter 13, you need to continue making payments on those balances throughout your court-instructed repayment plan; afterwards, the unsecured debts may be discharged.

Six months of paycheck stubs. six months of bank statements. tax returns (the last two years) current investment and retirement statements. current mortgage and car loan statements. home and car valuations (printouts from online sources work)

Advise you on whether to file a bankruptcy petition. Advise you under which chapter to file. Advise you on whether your debts can be discharged. Advise you on whether or not you will be able to keep your home, car, or other property after you file. Advise you of the tax consequences of filing.

A Chapter 13 bankruptcy involves repaying some or all of your debt over a three- to- five-year period, while a Chapter 7 bankruptcy involves wiping out most of your debts without paying them back.In that way, a Chapter 13 may be better for your credit than a Chapter 7.

How soon can you file for Chapter 13 after Chapter 7 bankruptcy?You can file for a Chapter 13 before four years if no debts were discharged in the Chapter 7 filing, but if you had debts discharged in Chapter 7 and want to have debts discharged in Chapter 13, you must wait four years.

B 101 Voluntary Petition for Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy. B 101A Initial Statement About an Eviction Judgment Against You (only if you have eviction judgment against you)