Bankruptcy court · Case commencement
Voluntary Petition with Schedules and Statements
Starts a bankruptcy case.
Filed by: Debtor
Not yet verified. Compiled from the national rules and not yet verified by a reviewing attorney. The national rules are amended each December 1, and local rules, standing orders and judges' practices add to them. Confirm with the current rules before filing. This is not legal advice.
What it must include
- Voluntary petition on the Official Form
- Schedules of assets and liabilities, statement of financial affairs and other documents required by FRBP 1007(b)
- Creditor list (FRBP 1007(a))
- Credit-counseling certificate for individuals (11 U.S.C. § 109(h), § 521(b))
- Corporate ownership statement (FRBP 1007(a)(1))
- Filing fee or application to pay in installments / waiver
- Redactions required by FRBP 9037
Deadline and length
Deadline: Schedules and statements within 14 days after the petition if not filed with it (FRBP 1007(c)).
Governing rules
- 11 U.S.C. § 301
- FRBP 1002
- FRBP 1007
- Official Forms 101 / 201
Check the local rules for
- Local forms and mailing-matrix format
- Chapter 13 plan form
Applies in federal bankruptcy courts. Find your court for its local requirements.
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