Q: Need help filing for bankruptcy, possibly pro bono.
I lived in Ithaca, NY for 7 years and had to go back to my home country because of an illness.
I left some credit card debt which I cannot pay. 1) What should I do to file for bankruptcy? 2) Is there someone that would be willing to help pro-bono? 3) Would this problem bar me from having a visa, should I find a way to come back again to the US?
Thank you!
A: Your questions are of a mostly general nature and really do require that you consult with an attorney to determine whether a bankruptcy filing is justified, if so under which chapter, and a host of other issues that would need to be reviewed. Whether you find an attorney to represent you pro bono will also depend on the factual circumstances; you could always start with a legal aid society closest to where you live to see whether you qualify for services.
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