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Publisher: U.S. Courts Bankruptcy Statistics 
 "The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts compiles statistics on bankruptcy filings for each quarter ending December, March, June and September." This site features downloadable charts of quarterly filings and statistics for recent 12-month periods, the calendar year, and the fiscal year. Provides some information back to the 1980s. Includes links to bankruptcy forms and background information about bankruptcy procedures and terminology. http://www.uscourts.gov/bnkrpctystats/bankruptcystats.htm Topics: Business & Consumer Law, Money, Statistics Last updated Aug 10, 2004 U.S. Courts Library
"The purpose of this site is to function as a clearinghouse for information from and about the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government." Contains links to online publications, statistical reports, court forms, and FAQs about the federal courts. The Third Branch, the courts' newsletter (archived to 1995), and the Courtroom Technology Manual are also available. http://www.uscourts.gov/library.html Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Judicial Process Last updated Jul 14, 2007 Filing for Bankruptcy Without an Attorney
This site explains that "[c]orporations and partnerships must have an attorney to file a bankruptcy case. Individuals, however, may represent themselves in bankruptcy court. While individuals can file a bankruptcy case without an attorney or 'pro se,' it is extremely difficult to do it successfully." Includes brief discussion with links on credit counseling, legal services, foreclosure, and petition preparers. From the U.S. Courts. http://www.uscourts.gov/bankruptcycourts/prose.html Topics: Business & Consumer Law Last updated Feb 10, 2009 Bankruptcy Basics
This site "provides basic information on different aspects of the federal bankruptcy laws," "a basic explanation of the different chapters under which a bankruptcy case may be filed and ... answer[s] some of the most commonly asked questions." Topics include Chapters 7 (liquidation), 13 (individual debt adjustment), 11 (reorganization), and 9 (municipality). Also includes a glossary. From the Bankruptcy Judges Division, Administrative Office of the United States Courts. http://www.uscourts.gov/bankruptcycourts/bankruptcybasics.html Topics: Business & Consumer Law Last updated Jun 4, 2009 |
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