How to File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Without a Lawyer: 11 Steps To Know for 2025 Filers

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Bankruptcy Forms: https://www.uscourts.gov/forms/bankru...

Bankruptcy Credit Counseling Course Options: https://www.justice.gov/ust/list-cred...

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The bankruptcy court allows you to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy without a lawyer, which is called pro se filing per the bankruptcy court (https://www.uscourts.gov/services-for.... That said, you may want to understand how the bankruptcy forms work, the documents required, the bankruptcy means test, and how the process works.

Also, you may be interested in how to rebuild your credit after Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
0:00 Intro
0:40 What is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
1:15 Step 1: Bankruptcy Filing Software
2:15 Step 2: Documents
2:45 Step 3: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Means Test
3:15 Step 4: Credit Counseling Course
3:40 Step 5: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Forms
4:00 Step 6: File Forms and Pay Filing Fee
4:25 Step 7: Submit Paperwork
4:40 Step 8: Debtor Education Course
5:00 Step 9: 341 Meeting of Creditors
5:30 Step 10: Addressing Secured Debts
6:20 BONUS Step 11: Rebuilding Credit