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answered on Nov 28, 2011
If you are a natural person (vs. a business entity) you are not required to have an attorney to file a bankruptcy. However, bankruptcy is a very complicated area of law, involving a combination Federal Procedures and State Laws. Document prep companies cannot provide any legal advice - they are... View More 
answered on Nov 10, 2011
Attorney's Fees and the cost for the required classes vary; however the Court's Filing Fee, as of Nov. 01, 2011, is $306.00.
answered on Nov 10, 2011
Bankruptcy is a Federal Action. Pennsylvania, as most largely populated states, are divided into multiple districts. To determine your specific district go to an attorney in your area, or visit www.uscourts.gov.
answered on Nov 10, 2011
Yes, it is called PACER. The service is free, as long as you use less than $10 per calendar quarter. You must know the specific District Court where the case was filed and use the service for that District.
answered on Nov 10, 2011
If you have not had the Meeting of Creditors, the case should be dismissed if you do not show up. However, if you have assets which are not exempt, the Trustee may not permit the dismissal, so he/she could get.
If you have already had the Meeting of Creditors and you are in a:
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