Bankruptcy Basics Flyers
Thank you for visiting our Bankruptcy Basics resources collection. The flyers on this page are presented as educational resources. Please note: none of the information presented here is intended to be legal advice. If you are in need of legal assistance, please click here to apply for services online or call Legal Aid Chicago’s intake line at 312-341-1070.
Thank you to the American College of Bankruptcy Foundation for their collaboration in presenting these guides!
Informational MATERIALS
The materials presented below are in alphabetical order. Please select the item you wish to download from the list below.
FLYERS
Am I Collection Proof?
Bankruptcy & Student Loans
Bankruptcy & Your Car
Can Bankruptcy Save My Home?
Credit Counseling
Dangers of Chapter 7
Difference Between 7 and 13
How do I Complete Schedule C – Exemptions?
Instruction Packet for Filing Bankruptcy
Is my Tax Debt Dischargeable?
Should I File Bankruptcy?
What is a 341 Hearing?
What is a Chapter 13?
What is an Adversary Complaint?
What is an Automatic Stay?
Information for Help Desk Volunteers
Chapter 13 Plan Completion Walkthrough for Help Desk Volunteers and Clients
Links to NCLC materials and video presentation for pro bono volunteers:
NCLC Bankruptcy Training Program
NCLC’s Consumer Rights Litigation Conference Videos
Powerpoint Presentations on Bankruptcy Basics
Bankruptcy 101: New Advocate Training
Chapter 13 Plan Completion
Completing the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Documents
Introduction to the Bankruptcy Help Desk
Keeping Cars in Bankruptcy
Saving Homes
OTHER RESOURCES
Marilyn Marshall Chapter 13 Model Plan Completion Walkthrough