Bankruptcy Basics
(Separate Website)
This booklet provides basic information to debtors, creditors, court personnel, the media, and the general public on different aspects of the federal bankruptcy laws.
Legal Information by Phone
Can Bankruptcy Help Me?
By calling Tel-Law, you can listen over the phone about whether or not bankruptcy can help you. Many other topics are also available.
By: Hennepin County Bar Association
Filing For Bankruptcy
By calling Tel-Law, you can listen over the phone about filing for bankruptcy. Many other topics are also available.
By: Hennepin County Bar Association
Other Helpful Resources
Ads Promising Debt Relief May Be Offering Bankruptcy
(Separate Website)
Answers to Common Bankruptcy Questions
(Separate Website)
By: National Consumer Law Center (NCLC)
Using Credit Wisely After Bankruptcy
(Separate Website)
By: National Consumer Law Center (NCLC)
What You Should Know About Bankruptcy
(Separate Website)
By: National Consumer Law Center (NCLC)
Where do I find information about my consumer/tax problem?
Click on the statement that is closest to your problem and get directed to a fact sheet with information on this topic.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
Read this in:
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Your Legal Rights During and After Bankruptcy
(Separate Website)
By: National Consumer Law Center (NCLC)
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