Use these links to find out more about bankruptcy and free information about bankruptcy (Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy), as well as other alternatives for managing your debt.
American Bankruptcy Institute Consumer Corner
General information regarding consumer debt and bankruptcy.
Official Bankruptcy Forms
From the Administrative Office of the US Courts.
Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC) – Money
Features articles on money and credit.
TransUnion®
Credit reporting agency Web site features consumer information on credit reports, identity theft and fraud.
National Foundation for Credit Counseling® (NFCC®)
Features consumer credit and financial management advice.
American Bar Association® (ABA®)
Public education information on bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy Law
- Official Bankruptcy Forms – Download forms along with instructions from the United States Courts.
- Bankruptcy Basics – Gather information on filing a bankruptcy case and view informational videos provided by the United States Federal Court.
- Library of Congress THOMAS – Get updates on pending bankruptcy legislation.
- Legal Information Institute Cornell Law School – Learn about bankruptcy law.
- Bernstein’s Dictionary of Bankruptcy Terminology Get explanations of a variety of bankruptcy terms.
- Internet Bankruptcy Library Access links to news archives, periodicals, books, conference, forums and local bankruptcy rules.
Bankruptcy Organizations
- The American Bankruptcy Institute Get information on bankruptcy headlines, events and what’s new.
- The ABI Consumer Bankruptcy Center Find publications, conferences and online resources specifically for the consumer bankruptcy professional.
- The American Board of Certification Get certified as a specialist in business bankruptcy, consumer bankruptcy or creditors’ rights law.
- The Commercial Law League of America Learn more about the leading professional organization of collections, creditors’ rights and bankruptcy professionals.
- The National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees See how this nonprofit association addresses the needs of chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees.
- The National Association of Chapter Thirteen Trustees about chapter 13 bankruptcy.
- The National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, Inc. Join the only national organization dedicated to serving the needs of consumer bankruptcy attorneys.
- The U.S. Trustee Program (Department of Justice) Find out more about the Trustee program.
