Bankruptcy Interview Guideline

BANKRUPTCY INTERVIEW GUIDELINE

Applicant’s Name: ______

Spouse’s Name (if married): ______

Spouse’s Address: ______

Chapter 7 or 13? ______

Chapter 7—discharge of debt

Chapter 13—repayment plan—3 to 5 years—refer to local Lawyer Referral Service

Divorce pending? Must complete divorce before assistance.

Previous filing for bankruptcy? Date and outcome: ______

Complete list of creditors? Advise to request credit report. Must have complete list of creditors.

Mortgage not current? Must get current for assistance with Ch. 7 OR file will be prepared as Ch. 13

and referred to local Lawyer Referral Service.

Vehicle note not current? Must get current for assistance with Ch. 7.

Taxes not filed? Must file taxes first.

Co-signers on any credit cards or loans? Complete information for co-signers: ______

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Last time any credit card was used or any loan received? ______

Approximate total debt: ______

Last payment date for any bills? How long has it been since any/all bills were paid per contracts? How far behind on bills? ______

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Lawsuits instituted by any creditors? Status of those lawsuits? Threatening letters from attorneys? Has person been served with notice of lawsuit? Has person filed a timely answer?

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Attorney’s Notes and Advice Given: ______

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Attorney: ______