Q: Can I mail in my bankruptcy petition in Indiana?
A: If you are filing pro se, you should call the bankruptcy court clerk's office to find out if mailing your petition to the clerk is acceptable. However, you should take the time to reconsider filing for relief under the bankruptcy code without the assistance of counsel. Last month, I was in court when a pro se litigant's issue was heard. The judge admonished the pro se bankruptcy filer letting him know that this was the 2nd time that he had made a mistake that was adversely affecting his case and that if he (the debtor) did not retain counsel before the next hearing there would be no more time available to correct the mistakes that were made. Most bankruptcy attorneys will provide you with a free consultation and you can meet with more than one attorney so that you feel comfortable that you are hiring a knowledgeable attorney that will be responsive to your needs.
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