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United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions




1Where can I obtain forms, and which ones do I need for filing? (REV. 10/10/06)
2How do I obtain court or case information? (REV. 7/10/07)
3Who can start a bankruptcy? (REV. 2/7/06)
4When may I file bankruptcy again? (REV. 1/23/06)
5Do I need an attorney to file bankruptcy? (REV. 11/14/07)
6A company or person who owes us money has filed bankruptcy. What do we do?
7I am getting mail from the court and don’t know why or who this person/company is. What do I do with these documents/notices?
8What is an “Automatic Stay”? (REV. 10/21/05)
9Do I need to send a copy of the petition to anyone else?
10How do I get a hearing date? (REV. 10/30/06)
11How do I file for Relief from the automatic stay? (REV. 1/23/06)
12What are my options to obtain copies of case documents, including Certified Copies? (REV. 3/30/07)
13What is the Chapter 7 "Means Test"? (REV. 4/1/07)
14What are the consequences of filing for bankruptcy? (REV. 2/7/06)
15What does the case number tell me? (REV. 10/21/05)
16What if I don’t agree with an Order entered in a case?
17[Reserved]
18What is a §341(a) meeting or meeting of creditors? What can I expect will happen there? (REV. 11/6/06)
19I received two notices for the meeting of creditors. Do I have to attend both meetings?`
20What is a bankruptcy discharge and what is the difference between denial of discharge and denial of the dischargeability of an individual debt? (REV. 1/23/06)
21[RESERVED]
22What is an adversary proceeding and how do I file a complaint? (REV. 10/21/05)
23Notice to Individual Consumer Debtor(s) Under Section 342(b) of the Bankruptcy Code (REV. 4/11/06)
24How do I find out who the trustee is in a case? (REV. 3/30/07)
25What is the function of the U.S. Trustee and where is their office located? (REV. 11/6/06)
26Where do I file? (REV. 10/30/06)
27Where do I get a copy of the Local Rules for the Bankruptcy Court (also known as LBRs or Local Bankruptcy Rules)?
28Who do I notify about a possible fraudulent filing? (REV. 11/6/06)
29How much are the court fees to file a bankruptcy? (REV. 1/23/06)
30What happens after I file bankruptcy?
31I filed a proof of claim, why am I not getting paid?
32I filed an objection to the Plan. Why was the plan still confirmed? (REV 10/21/05)
33What does it mean if a case is dismissed?
34What is a reaffirmation agreement? (REV. 1/23/06)
35What is a redemption? (REV. 10/21/05)
36What can I do if a creditor keeps trying to collect money after I have filed bankruptcy? (REV. 10/21/05)
37How do I change or correct information in the petition, schedules and statements I have already filed with the Clerk’s Office?
38What is the wording for a certificate of service?
39My ex-spouse has filed bankruptcy. He/she has listed me as a co-signer on a scheduled debt. What should I do? Does my divorce decree protect me? (REV. 1/23/06)
40How many years will a bankruptcy show on my credit report? How long will it take before I can get credit? (REV. 10/21/05)
41How do I remove inaccurate information from my credit report? (REV. 10/21/05)
42How many copies do I need to file at the court? (REV. 10/21/05)
43I received a notice that I have a “deficient” pleading. What does that mean?
44 How do I know if a debt is secured, unsecured, priority or administrative? (REV. 10/21/05)
45What are exemptions? (REV. 10/21/05)
46Is there any place I can get free or low cost legal advice before I file? (REV. 3/21/08)
47What is a bankruptcy “estate”?
48What is a “trustee”?
49[RESERVED]
50How do I serve an adversary proceeding Summons and Complaint, motion or a Chapter 12 or 13 plan? (REV. 10/21/05)
51What is the judgment interest rate?
52How do I get a copy of all or part of the record of a court proceeding or get a written transcript of it? (3/31/04)
53How do I get admitted to practice in the Bankruptcy Court or apply to appear in a case pro hac vice?