Facing Financial Uncertainty? Your Essential Guide to the Bankruptcy Process
If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, this page serves as your authoritative resource for navigating the federal court system. Successfully discharging debt requires more than just filing paperwork; it requires a clear understanding of the local court structure, the role of your trustee, and the laws that protect your property.
By Alexander Hernandez, J.D., Professor, and Author of Consumer Bankruptcy Law (Routledge).
Locate Your Federal Court District
The bankruptcy process begins in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Because procedures and Local Rules vary significantly between states (and even within districts), your first step is to identify your specific jurisdiction, which you can see below. If you are looking for other states, please follow this link.
Meet the Bankruptcy Trustee
Every bankruptcy case is assigned a Trustee, an official appointed to oversee your case, review your financial disclosures, and, determine if any non-exempt assets are available for creditors.
Protect Your Assets: State-Specific Exemptions
One of the most common fears in bankruptcy is “losing everything.” In reality, bankruptcy exemptions are designed to protect your essential property, such as your home, car, and retirement accounts.
Find Your Bankruptcy Court District Below
To begin, find your local U.S. bankruptcy court district in my comprehensive list of links. Clicking on your district will connect you directly with the courthouse where you can file for bankruptcy.
In addition, you’ll find contact information for bankruptcy trustees in your area, who play a crucial role in administering bankruptcy cases. There are also resources explaining state-specific bankruptcy exemptions, which determine what property you can protect during the bankruptcy process.
Nebraska
| Court Information (Lincoln & Omaha) |
Best of luck with your bankruptcy case.
Professor Hernandez is an attorney specializing in consumer finance and debt relief. He is the published author of Consumer Bankruptcy Law (Routledge Publishing) and teaches law and finance courses in both English and Spanish for an international university.
To learn more about filing for bankruptcy, follow this link, which is my new series on completing the bankruptcy petition. The federal bankruptcy exemptions can be seen at this link. Information on the 341 Meeting of Creditors, along with the full text, is available via this link.
Colleges and universities can purchase my bankruptcy law textbook directly from Routledge Publishing. Paralegals and students who are buying single copies can do so via Amazon Books. To access my YouTube channel, click this link.
You can learn more about filing for bankruptcy and the bankruptcy petition via this link. Information on the bankruptcy court system, contact information for trustees, and your state’s exemptions can be found here. The federal bankruptcy exemptions are listed here. The latest version of the 341 Meeting of the Creditors can be found here.
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