Chapter 11: Reorganization

Court fees:$1000
$39 administrative fee: Total fee $1039

Chapter 11 is designed for the reorganization of a business but is also available to consumer debtors. Its provisions are quite complicated, and any decision by an individual to file a chapter 11 petition should be reviewed with an attorney.

Bankruptcy crimes and availability of bankruptcy papers to law enforcement officials.

A person who knowingly and fraudulently conceals assets or makes a false oath or statement under penalty of perjury, either orally or in writing, in connection with a bankruptcy case is subject to a fine, imprisonment, or both.  All information supplied by a debtor in connection with a bankruptcy case is subject to examination by the Attorney General acting through the Office of the United States Trustee, the Office of the United States Attorney, and other components and employees of the Department of Justice.

WARNING: Section 521(a)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code requires that you promptly file detailed information regarding your creditors, assets, liabilities, income, expenses and general financial condition.  Your bankruptcy case may be dismissed if this information is not filed with the court within the time deadlines set by the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, and the local rules of the court.

You are cautioned that bankruptcy law is complicated and not easily described.  Thus, you may wish to seek the advice of an attorney to learn of your rights and responsibilities should you decide to file a petition.  Court employees cannot give you legal advice.

Gary Bollinger and the Bankruptcy Center serves as a Debt Relief Agent: that is, we help people get debt relief under the Bankruptcy Code.