Individual debtors are allowed to file a bankruptcy case without help from a lawyer, but that doesn’t mean that they should. Among other reasons why Debtors should not file their own cases are:

• they have assets, including a home, cars, and bank accounts they want to keep;
• they have transferred assets before filing their case; or
• they have an enemy and someone is going to complain to the bankruptcy court that the they should not receive a discharge or their debt should not be discharged

Filing a bankruptcy case presents many complications; it isn’t just a matter of filling out forms. If you have any questions about filing your own case please contact a qualified bankruptcy attorney for a free consultation.

This is an article entitled 8 Pieces of Life Changing Advice a Bankruptcy Lawyer Will Give You for Free.